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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 £59,293 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
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£585,000
Price per sq ft£384
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £710K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 (about £384 per square foot) in Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £291,000 up to £840,000.

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
Detached16£649,000£384
Semi-Detached8£525,000£381
Terraced1£291,000£404

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£365,000£366,750
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£612,500£455,000£291,000
2026£727,500£600,000
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£289£268£303
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£363£338
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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.