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About

Furley ward lies in the northern part of Ashford, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods developed in the latter part of the 20th century. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including many semi-detached and detached homes. Its layout is defined by several main roads that provide connectivity, with local services centred around a few key parades of shops catering to daily needs. Green spaces are integrated within the housing estates, offering recreational areas for residents.

The ward contains the large Singleton Lake, a former gravel pit now surrounded by woodland and footpaths, providing a focal point for walking and wildlife. Land to the north is more open, bordering agricultural fields. Education facilities include several primary schools serving the community. The area functions largely as a suburban district, with straightforward access to Ashford's town centre and the international railway station for broader connections.

Area overview

On average Furley has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Furley is £51,612 per year. There are 4 schools in Furley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Furley is home to around 6,333 people, with a population density of about 2,849.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Furley Population
6,333
Population density
2,849.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.69(+60%)
Shoplifting
27.48(+244%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.9(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.37(+123%)
Other theft
10.42(+86%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,574
72.26%
Other Asian
538
8.5%
Other White
375
5.92%
African
157
2.48%
Indian
141
2.23%
Total population: 6,330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,551
30.08%
No qualifications
948
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
808
15.67%
Level 3 (A level)
807
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 5,157

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
793
30.74%
Owns with a mortgage
739
28.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
651
25.23%
Other social rented
262
10.16%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.83%
Total households: 2,580

Property prices in Furley

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £348K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Furley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Furley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£357,500£354
Semi-Detached29£295,000£360
Terraced30£270,500£326
Flats10£157,500£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Furley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£137,689£250,000£192,000
2017£360,000£140,000£275,000£226,500
2018£345,000£149,000£280,000£222,000
2019£315,000£138,750£268,000£220,000
2020£377,500£144,000£256,000£255,000
2021£444,000£145,000£284,250£270,000
2022£425,000£150,000£310,000£295,278
2023£442,500£141,250£305,000£280,000
2024£395,000£160,000£330,000£250,000
2025£393,750£155,000£317,500£267,500
2026£346,000£139,315£295,000£269,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308£201£284£242
2017£277£244£281£251
2018£284£268£298£264
2019£291£277£308£280
2020£273£220£326£281
2021£326£224£341£294
2022£366£223£378£350
2023£389£249£367£340
2024£346£225£346£317
2025£353£247£353£326
2026£384£263£385£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Furley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Furley

Is Furley safe?

Furley records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Furley?

The median sale price in Furley is £285,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Furley?

Furley has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 3 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Furley?

Furley scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Furley sits around rank 15,372 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 Furley?

The average household income in Furley is around £51,612 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Furley?

Furley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Andrew Buchanan (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Euan Fergus Anckorn (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Furley

TN248RB

Northdown

TN248NB

Sussex Avenue

TN248QD

Heathfield Road

TN248AQ

Essella Park

TN248QL

Quantock Drive

TN248EJ

Somerset Road

TN248QW

Cheddar Close

TN248JA

Malvern Road

TN248JX

Canterbury Road

TN248BF

Simone Weil Avenue

TN248BS

Linden Road

TN248HE

Lower Queens Road

TN248NZ

Wall Road

TN248RJ

Quantock Drive

TN248DP

Mill Court

TN248AZ

Croft Road

TN248AU

Tufton Road

TN248PJ

Hythe Road

TN248HP

Malvern Road

TN248NE

Sturges Road

TN248BU

Pemberton Road

TN248QS

Exmoor Rise

TN248PE

Lower Queens Road

TN248PR

Hythe Road

TN248NJ

Magazine Road

TN248ER

Town Farm Place

TN248DW

Wyvern Way

TN248TT

New Street

TN248BE

Birling Road

TN248PG

Hythe Road

TN248UL

Wolseley Place

TN248PZ

Copperwood

TN248DT

Henwood

TN248QA

Heathfield Road

TN248YE

Hill View

TN248JE

Northbrooke Lane

TN248EE

Mace Lane

TN248QG

Canterbury Road

TN248RE

Quantock Drive

TN248AH

Essella Road

TN248JY

Canterbury Road

TN248EB

Hardinge Road

TN248PN

Hythe Road

TN248HD

Lower Queens Road

TN248QH

Quantock Drive

TN248LY

Park Road North

TN248ND

Sussex Avenue

TN248BN

Mabledon Avenue

TN248ES

Wellesley Road

TN248QJ

Chiltern End

TN248HJ

Upper Queens Road

TN248NR

Magazine Road

TN248RH

Grampion Close

TN248EL

Wellesley Villas

TN248HG

Upper Queens Road

TN248AA

Somerset Road

TN248TU

Maidstone Road

TN248BT

Linden Road

TN248HN

Brooke Road

TN248YB

Woodlea

TN248FN

Javelin Way

TN248QZ

Quantock Drive

TN248YF

Henwood

TN248DH

Henwood

TN248NT

Magazine Road

TN248BB

Birling Road

TN248TX

Maidstone Road

TN248HU

Blackdown Drive

TN248RQ

Gordon Close

TN248NA

Blue Line Lane

TN248AN

Essella Road

TN248PP

Hythe Road

TN248HF

Upper Queens Road

TN248DX

Henwood

TN248QP

Quantock Drive

TN248NU

Albert Road

TN248HR

Quantock Drive

TN248AL

Essella Road

TN248UB

Maidstone Road

TN248NN

Magazine Road

TN248QF

Canterbury Road

TN248NF

Downland Court

TN248AW

Essella Road

TN248HW

Lower Queens Road

TN248DE

Javelin Way

TN248UX

Simone Weil Avenue

TN248HS

Malvern Road

TN248LE

Canterbury Road

TN248RR

Chiltern End

TN248UN

Hollington Place

TN248HX

Malvern Road

TN248BD

Birling Road

TN248BY

Wallis Road

TN248BP

Linden Road

TN248LB

Canterbury Road

TN248NY

Albert Road

TN248HQ

Queens Court

TN248EP

Mace Lane

TN248UE

Warren Lane

TN248NX

Albert Road

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.