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About

Downs West is a residential ward located on the western side of Ashford town centre. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates and local amenities, with a mix of property types from post-war builds to more modern developments. Its main road network provides essential connections to the town's core and the wider road system. The housing is functional, catering to families and commuters who require straightforward access to Ashford's central services and transport links.

The area includes the Park Farm neighbourhood, a large housing estate developed from the late 20th century onwards. A notable local feature is the Julie Rose Stadium, an athletics facility that hosts regional competitions and community events. Green spaces are integrated within the residential layouts, offering practical recreational areas. The overall environment is defined by its suburban planning, serving as a practical residential zone for the town's population.

Area overview

On average Downs West has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downs West is £59,279 per year. The median sale price in Downs West is £607,500 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £433,125 and £777,500. There are 1 schools in Downs West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Downs West

Median price: £607,500
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 32
Typical range (middle 50%): £433K – £778K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £607,500 (about £387 per square foot) in Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,125,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£675,000£386
Semi-Detached7£500,000£370
Terraced4£340,250£476

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downs West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downs West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£553,750£367,500£243,500
2017£520,000£360,000£232,500
2018£560,500£390,000£281,250
2019£550,000£390,000£270,000
2020£600,000£420,000£355,000
2021£605,500£435,000£340,000
2022£660,000£355,000£342,000
2023£575,000£436,250£280,000
2024£667,500£360,000£395,000
2025£626,500£455,000£291,000
2026£690,000£490,000£389,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downs West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downs West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£253£398
2017£304£346£310
2018£318£288£308
2019£344£377£337
2020£323£355£312
2021£338£340£342
2022£394£277£358
2023£417£427£361
2024£358£281£390
2025£387£386£404
2026£366£392£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downs West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downs West 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 West ward.

Local councillors

Larry Krause

Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Downs West

What is the average house price in Downs West?

The median sale price in Downs West is £607,500 (about £387 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Downs West?

Downs West has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Downs West?

Downs West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Downs West sits around rank 20,784 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 Downs West?

The average household income in Downs West is around £59,279 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Downs West?

Downs West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Larry Krause (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Downs West

TN254BH

Downs West

TN254DR

Squids Gate

TN254FN

Green Lane

TN254FQ

Old Clockhouse Green

TN254HT

Faversham Road

TN254NU

Sandyhurst Lane

TN261JE

Lenacre Street

TN254HL

Downs West

TN254HP

Faversham Road

TN254BW

Green Lane

TN261AL

Westwell Lane

TN254FA

Mill Lane

TN254DS

Portulacea Gardens

TN254JX

Gold Hill

TN254DD

Church Lane

TN254JA

Wye Road

TN254FE

Westwell Lane

TN254AU

Blind Lane

TN254DG

Downs West

TN254NS

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254EP

Kempes Corner

TN254PF

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254FJ

Harville Road

TN254AT

Buck Street

TN261AG

Maidstone Road

TN254JP

Kingsland Lane

TN254NQ

Pilgrims Way

TN254HJ

Downs West

TN254HH

The Lees

TN254DB

Church Lane

TN254BE

Pested Lane

TN270EG

Maidstone Road

TN254ES

Canterbury Road

TN254HS

Faversham Road

TN254PG

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254LJ

Downs West

TN254PU

Watsons Close

TN254AY

Clockhouse Park

TN254HU

Faversham Road

TN254DW

Canterbury Road

TN254HY

Wye Road

TN254NX

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254HN

Faversham Road

TN254AX

Chapmans Close

TN254FP

Mill Lane

TN254DA

Kiln Close

TN254NF

Digge Court Cottage

TN254DF

Canterbury Road

TN254HX

The Lees

TN254JH

Watery Lane

TN261JA

Westwell Lane

TN254PE

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254BS

Church Lane

TN254NR

Maidstone Road

TN254BQ

Faversham Road

TN254HZ

Wye Road

TN254NG

Lacton Manor Cottage

TN254AL

Downs West

TN261AF

Yonsea Villas

TN254EU

Pilgrims Way

TN254BJ

Canterbury Road

TN254BL

Green Lane

TN254PX

Potters Close

TN254JW

Kingsland Cottage

TN254DQ

High Snoad Wood

TN254HB

Whitehill

TN254DH

The Lees

TN261JD

Lenacre Street

TN254QS

Eastwell Grange

TN254BP

The Lees

TN254LQ

Wheel Mews

TN254ER

Kempes Corner

TN254PR

Faversham Road

TN261AE

Maidstone Road

TN254HW

Faversham Road

TN254AP

White Hill

TN254NJ

Dunn Street

TN254LF

Westwell Lane

TN261AJ

Westwell Lane

TN261JH

Lenacre Street

TN261AN

Maidstone Road

TN261AH

Westwell Lane

TN254DE

The Lees

TN254AR

Buck Street

TN254FR

Downs West

TN254NY

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254NH

Westwell Lane

TN254BU

Church Lane

TN254JL

Downs West

TN254QB

Hoads Wood Gardens

TN254JR

Kingsland Lane

TN261AW

Maidstone Road

TN254NT

Sandyhurst Lane

TN270EW

Downs West

TN254PD

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254EW

Canterbury Road

TN254LG

Westwell Lane

TN254BT

Church Lane

TN254LD

Goldhill Cottage

TN254BX

St Cosmus Close