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About

Godinton is a residential ward located on the western side of Ashford. The area is primarily characterised by housing developments from the late 20th century, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. It contains several local schools and a large supermarket, serving as a practical hub for daily needs. The ward's layout is defined by main roads connecting it to Ashford's town centre and the wider road network.

The physical boundary of the Godinton Park estate forms a notable green edge to the area. Open spaces include the Godinton Playing Fields, which offer recreational facilities for the community. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties. The ward functions as a settled suburban part of Ashford, with its identity closely linked to these established neighbourhoods and local amenities.

Area overview

On average Godinton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Godinton is £68,772 per year. There are 1 schools in Godinton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Godinton is home to around 2,844 people, with a population density of about 3,511 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Godinton Population
2,844
Population density
3,511 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.14(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.12(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.66(+96%)
Shoplifting
8.44(+6%)
Other theft
4.57(-19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,206
77.59%
Other Asian
220
7.74%
Other White
103
3.62%
Other
70
2.46%
African
44
1.55%
Total population: 2,843

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
640
28.75%
Level 3 (A level)
414
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
373
16.76%
No qualifications
312
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
296
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 2,226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
494
47.05%
Owns outright
349
33.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
162
15.43%
Other forms of private rent
18
1.71%
Other social rented
17
1.62%
Total households: 1,050

Property prices in Godinton

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£370
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £470K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £370 per square foot) in Godinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Godinton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£492,500£350
Semi-Detached7£310,000£385
Terraced9£275,000£398
Flats3£166,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Godinton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,616£127,475£257,500£220,005
2017£378,250£125,000£254,000£212,500
2018£410,000£119,250£241,500£210,000
2019£420,000£123,500£260,000£241,750
2020£430,000£121,000£273,000£236,000
2021£470,000£125,500£275,000£237,500
2022£530,000£160,500£342,500£285,000
2023£500,000£145,500£300,000£263,125
2024£500,000£145,000£305,000£260,500
2025£515,000£157,500£317,500£275,000
2026£505,000£210,000£240,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godinton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£230£255£287
2017£313£230£295£298
2018£312£196£308£300
2019£313£184£301£314
2020£280£216£325£311
2021£343£220£312£341
2022£362£263£376£383
2023£356£254£370£346
2024£354£269£348£341
2025£322£249£389£370
2026£338£310£409
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godinton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Godinton

Is Godinton safe?

Godinton records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Godinton?

The median sale price in Godinton is £330,000 (about £370 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Godinton?

Godinton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Godinton?

Godinton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Godinton sits around rank 26,479 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 Godinton?

The average household income in Godinton is around £68,772 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Godinton?

Godinton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Feacey (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.