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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. The median sale price in Furley is £290,000 (around £336 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,500 and £345,000. There are 4 schools in Furley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 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: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £336
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £241K – £345K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Furley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £628,000.

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£365,000£341
Semi-Detached34£316,750£372
Terraced41£272,500£331
Flats12£165,000£257

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£429,000£120,000£256,250£205,000
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£321,250£268,750
2026£365,000£165,000£300,000£271,750
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£312£193£290£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£354£326
2026£365£263£385£338
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.

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 Furley ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Buchanan

Furley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Euan Fergus Anckorn

Furley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party