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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3,511.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
2/10
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
34.81(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.71(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.55(+64%)
Shoplifting
9.85(+23%)
Other theft
5.98(+7%)
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

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Godinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Godinton 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 Godinton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£530,000
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached9£320,000
Terraced12£270,000

10 years median price trend in Godinton

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

Data Sources

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