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Downs West

Crime

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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 £389 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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Downs West

Median price: £607,500

Price per sq ft: £389

Sales (last 12 months): 32

Typical range (middle 50%): £433K – £778K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £607,500 (about £389 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	21	£675,000	£389	£435,000	£585,000	£795,000	£840,000
Semi-Detached	7	£500,000	£370	£331,000	£362,500	£610,000	£683,000
Terraced	4	£340,250	£440	£268,900	£284,500	£392,125	£398,425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downs West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downs West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downs West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£388	£386	£404
2026	£374	£392	£476

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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