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About

Downs North ward is situated in the northwestern part of Ashford, primarily encompassing the residential area of Kennington. The ward is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more recent developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the borough's population. It functions as a settled community with local amenities centred around Kennington.

The area is defined by its proximity to important transport corridors, including the A20 and the High Speed 1 railway line. A notable local feature is the Kennington Community Park, which offers green space and sports facilities. The ward's landscape includes the gentle slopes that give the 'Downs' its name, with some open fields remaining on its fringes near the railway.

Area overview

On average Downs North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downs North is £63,415 per year. There are 2 schools in Downs North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Downs North is home to around 2,581 people, with a population density of about 55.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downs North Population
2,581
Population density
55.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.47(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.42(-53%)
Other theft
3.87(-31%)
Public order
3.1(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,330
90.28%
Other White
90
3.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.93%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
22
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.66%
Total population: 2,581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
855
40.75%
Level 3 (A level)
326
15.54%
No qualifications
281
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
263
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
195
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 2,098

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
449
42%
Owns with a mortgage
337
31.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
125
11.69%
Social rents from council
77
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
41
3.84%
Total households: 1,069

Property prices in Downs North

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Downs North area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,600 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downs North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downs North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£495,000
Semi-Detached5£599,995
Terraced6£308,500

10 years median price trend in Downs North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downs North.

All postcodes in Downs North

CT48EJ

Hambrook Close

CT48JN

Rose Cottages

CT48BY

The Square

CT48HS

Shottenden Road

CT47DF

Sunley Gardens

CT47EE

Downs North

CT47ER

Sole Street

CT48DY

Meadow Close

CT48DP

The Street

CT48DD

Maidstone Road

CT48EF

Mill Lane

CT47DR

Canterbury Road

CT47ES

Sole Street

CT48DQ

Mountain Street

CT48HR

Wellhouse Lane

CT48AZ

Lower Lees Road

CT48JT

Stone Stile Road

CT48DJ

Hambrook Lane

CT48DR

Branch Road

CT48JA

Coes Cottages

CT48ES

Downs North

CT47DH

Ashford Road

CT47DP

Canterbury Road

CT47DT

Ashford Road

CT48AR

Cobbs Hill

CT48AH

Mulberry Hill

CT48DS

Felborough Close

CT48ED

Bowerland Lane

CT48AN

Lees Terrace

CT47DE

Pickelden Lane

CT47ET

Sole Street

CT48DU

Bagham Cross

CT47DU

The Street

CT48AW

Cobbs Hill

CT48DF

Bagham Place

CT48EG

Station Approach

CT48AB

Pilgrims Lane

CT48AX

Lower Lees Road

CT48BJ

Green Lane

CT48ER

Dane Street

CT47EL

Downs North

CT48JJ

Denne Manor Lane

CT48JX

Shiregate Cottages

CT48HF

Canterbury Road

CT48HW

Knockwood Lane

CT48HX

Downs North

CT48JE

Shottenden Road

CT48JL

Soleshill Road

CT47EH

Downs North

CT47EJ

Downs North

CT48AL

Cobbs Hill

CT48DN

Herons Close

CT48EH

Bowerland Lane

CT47DL

Pope Street

CT47DS

Ashford Road

CT48JD

Beaneys Lane

TN254HD

Bilting Lane

CT47DY

Eggarton Lane

CT48JR

Post Office Row

CT47EW

Downs North

CT48DL

The Street

TN255DH

Downs North

CT47EA

Line Cottages

CT48HN

The Street

CT48HT

Green Lane

CT48BQ

Cherry Orchard

TN254HE

Canterbury Road

CT48AU

Lower Lees Road

CT48EA

Canterbury Road

CT48HQ

Pound Lane

CT48BH

Selling Road

CT48DG

Mountain Street

CT48BW

New Cut Road

CT48DA

Church Hill

CT48HE

The Street

CT48JG

Goldups Lane

CT48JH

Denne Manor Lane

CT47EF

Denwood Street

CT48JU

Soleshill Road

CT48AT

Bowerland Lane

CT48AY

Lower Lees Road

CT48BX

The Street

CT48EB

Canterbury Road

CT48JS

Soleshill Road

TN254HA

Canterbury Road

CT48AJ

Mulberry Hill

CT48EU

Maidstone Road

CT48HB

Church Lane

TN254EZ

Ashford Road

TN254HF

Canterbury Road

CT48BD

Selling Road

CT48BG

New Forest Lane

CT48HG

Pound Lane

CT48BB

Selling Road

CT48BS

Shalmsford Road

CT48AF

Shalmsford Bridge

CT48AS

Lower Lees Road

CT48ET

Canterbury Road

CT47DX

Purr Wood

CT47ED

Downs North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.