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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

CT48BE

Selling Road

CT48BU

Old Sawmills Row

CT48DB

Chilham Castle Estate

CT48EY

Shottenden Lane

CT48HA

The Street

CT47EP

Sole Street Cottages

CT48AE

Canterbury Road

CT48DW

Felborough Close

CT47DN

Pope Street

CT48DZ

Canterbury Road

CT48HH

The Street

CT48BN

Long Hill

CT48DH

Ashford Road

CT48HD

Church Lane

CT48JQ

Goldups Lane

CT48HP

Shottenden Road

CT48HU

Shottenden Lane

CT48JY

Soles Hill

CT48BL

The Paddock

CT48BP

Northdowns Close

CT48DE

School Hill

CT48JP

Palmers Cottages

CT47EN

Downs North

CT48AG

Canterbury Road

CT48BF

Shottenden Lane

CT48BZ

Taylors Hill

CT48EE

Ashford Road

CT48JB

Beaneys Lane

CT48AA

Pilgrims Lane

CT48JZ

Soles Hill

CT47EB

Little Ripple Cottages

CT48AD

Shalmsford Road

CT48EZ

Shottenden Lane

CT48HJ

Canterbury Road

CT48HY

Shottenden Road

CT48DX

Canterbury Road

CT48AP

Cobbs Hill

CT48BT

New Forest Lane

CT47DG

Ashford Road

CT48BA

Lower Ensden Road

CT47EY

Penny Pot Lane

CT48HL

Canterbury Road

CT48DT

Downs North

Data Sources

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