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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Downs North is £485,000 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £372,500 and £640,000. There are 1 schools in Downs North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
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
19.76(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.2(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-28%)
Other crime
3.49(+85%)
Other theft
3.49(-38%)
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%
Indian
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

Median price: £485,000
Price per sq ft: £333
Sales (last 12 months): 21
Typical range (middle 50%): £373K – £640K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Downs North area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,600 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downs North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£607,500£384
Semi-Detached2£382,500£328
Terraced6£358,750£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downs North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downs North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£310,995£279,995
2017£407,500£350,000£318,000
2018£495,000£582,500£353,500
2019£612,000£342,500£290,000
2020£553,000£412,500£305,000
2021£488,750£356,750£340,000
2022£700,000£450,000£270,000
2023£620,000£545,000£225,000
2024£700,000£407,500£332,000
2025£485,000£497,498£315,000
2026£640,000£382,500—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downs North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downs North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£275£265
2017£387£319£298
2018£317£312£306
2019£319£326£263
2020£331£285£286
2021£441£347£390
2022£435£334£359
2023£436£395£299
2024£422£343£358
2025£357£328£302
2026£385£328—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downs North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downs North 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 Downs North ward.

Local councillors

Geoff Meaden

Downs North - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

All postcodesin Downs North

CT48DS

Felborough Close

CT48AU

Lower Lees Road

CT48HQ

Pound Lane

CT47DN

Pope Street

CT47EW

Downs North

CT48BF

Shottenden Lane

CT47ER

Sole Street

CT47DU

The Street

CT48DU

Bagham Cross

CT48BU

Old Sawmills Row

CT48DA

Church Hill

CT48DR

Branch Road

CT48EE

Ashford Road

CT48AE

Canterbury Road

CT48DP

The Street

CT48JN

Rose Cottages

CT48AG

Canterbury Road

CT47DY

Eggarton Lane

CT47ET

Sole Street

CT48HA

The Street

CT48JX

Shiregate Cottages

CT48AX

Lower Lees Road

CT48AY

Lower Lees Road

CT48AF

Shalmsford Bridge

CT48JZ

Soles Hill

CT48AS

Lower Lees Road

CT48BS

Shalmsford Road

CT48BT

New Forest Lane

CT48AN

Lees Terrace

CT48AL

Cobbs Hill

CT48HN

The Street

CT48HS

Wellhouse Lane

CT47EJ

Downs North

CT48DD

Maidstone Road

CT48EG

Station Approach

CT48JE

Shottenden Road

CT47DX

Purr Wood

CT48BB

Selling Road

CT48ER

Dane Street

TN254HA

Canterbury Road

CT48BE

Selling Road

CT47EN

Downs North

CT48HH

The Street