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About

Downs West is a residential ward located in the northern part of Ashford, Kent. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated near the A28 road, providing easy access to Ashford town center and surrounding areas. The ward includes several local amenities, such as schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.

The area features open green spaces, including the Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, which offers walking trails and wildlife spotting. Downs West is close to the Ashford International Station, making it a practical location for commuters. The ward has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with a range of housing options suitable for families and professionals.

Area overview

On average Downs West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Downs West is £47,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Downs West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Downs West

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downs West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£600,000
Semi-Detached7£437,000
Terraced1£345,000

10 years median price trend in Downs West

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

All postcodes in Downs West

TN254NX

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254JJ

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN254DD

Church Lane

TN254ER

Canterbury Road

TN261AN

Maidstone Road

TN254BW

Clevedon Court

TN254FN

Green Lane

TN254HZ

Wye Road

TN254JB

Pilgrims Way

ME130JX

Shottenden Road

TN254BX

St Cosmus Close

TN254NS

Hoads Wood Gardens

TN254NY

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254EP

Wye Road

TN254HT

Wye, Chilham & Kennington

TN254JW

Kingsland Lane

TN254JH

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN254BE

Pested Lane

TN254HR

Sandyhurst Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.