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About

Bybrook ward occupies the northwestern edge of Ashford, characterised by a mix of residential development and open land. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the late 20th century onward, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. It is bordered by the M20 motorway to the north, which defines its perimeter and provides major transport links. The ward includes the large Singleton Lake, a former quarry turned recreational area popular for fishing and walking.

The ward's landscape is marked by the presence of the Great Stour river, which flows through its southern section. This green corridor offers paths and a sense of natural space within the urban setting. Local infrastructure centres on a large retail park, serving as a key commercial hub for residents. Community facilities are focused around several modern schools and a medical centre, catering to the ward's substantial family demographic.

Area overview

On average Bybrook has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bybrook is £63,251 per year. The median sale price in Bybrook is £333,000 (around £369 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,625 and £436,250. There are 1 schools in Bybrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bybrook is home to around 3,364 people, with a population density of about 2,719.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bybrook Population
3,364
Population density
2,719.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.51(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.21(+64%)
Shoplifting
10.7(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-31%)
Other theft
4.16(-26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,808
83.6%
Other White
147
4.38%
Other Asian
119
3.54%
African
58
1.73%
Indian
34
1.01%
Total population: 3,359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
688
25.94%
No qualifications
522
19.68%
Level 3 (A level)
445
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
414
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
334
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 2,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
542
40.27%
Owns with a mortgage
442
32.84%
Social rents from council
197
14.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
121
8.99%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.45%
Total households: 1,346

Property prices in Bybrook

Median price: £333,000
Price per sq ft: £369
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £301K – £436K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 (about £369 per square foot) in Bybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £262,500 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bybrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£526,250£336
Semi-Detached12£323,000£385
Terraced4£283,000£373

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bybrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£252,500£229,000
2017£370,000£253,000£215,000
2018£375,000£268,000£226,500
2019£414,998£265,000£235,000
2020£408,000£287,500£225,000
2021£472,500£310,000£275,000
2022£512,498£339,000£292,500
2023£596,000£300,000£290,000
2024£406,000£332,500£250,000
2025£610,000£327,000£272,000
2026£500,000£338,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bybrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£286£247
2017£264£295£235
2018£305£296£266
2019£307£293£284
2020£287£337£278
2021£334£351£316
2022£402£358£286
2023£362£395£353
2024£380£337£344
2025£366£386£345
2026£336£358—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bybrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bybrook in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashford district.

Band A£1,607
Band B£1,875
Band C£2,142
Band D£2,410
Band E£2,946
Band F£3,481
Band G£4,017
Band H£4,820

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bybrook ward.

Local councillors

Alan Edward Dean

Bybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Bybrook

Is Bybrook safe?

Bybrook records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bybrook?

The median sale price in Bybrook is £333,000 (about £369 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bybrook?

Bybrook has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Bybrook?

Bybrook scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bybrook sits around rank 23,310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bybrook?

The average household income in Bybrook is around £63,251 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bybrook?

Bybrook is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Edward Dean (Labour Party).