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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
113
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
50.06(+59%)
Shoplifting
32.37(+304%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.74(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.68(+128%)
Other theft
10.9(+95%)
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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 in Furley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Furley 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 Furley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£415,000
Flats9£160,000
Semi-Detached27£317,500
Terraced33£265,000

10 years median price trend in Furley

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.