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About

Highfield ward is located in the northern part of Ashford, Kent. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and some modern developments. It is bordered by the A28 road, providing easy access to Ashford town centre and surrounding areas. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.

The ward features open spaces like Highfield Park, offering recreational areas for residents. Public transport links connect Highfield to other parts of Ashford, making it a practical location for commuters. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on community living. Development in recent years has added new housing while maintaining the ward's residential character.

Area overview

On average Highfield has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highfield is £50,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Highfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfield Population
2,448
Population density
3,301.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,961
80.24%
Indian
207
8.47%
Other Asian
72
2.95%
Other White
67
2.74%
African
30
1.23%
Total population: 2,444

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
402
42.45%
Owns outright
385
40.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
135
14.26%
Social rents from council
10
1.06%
Other forms of private rent
7
0.74%
Total households: 947

Property prices in Highfield

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highfield 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 Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£415,000
Flats1£167,000
Semi-Detached19£340,000
Terraced5£310,000

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

All postcodes in Highfield

TN240UN

Evans Road

TN240UF

Knott Crescent

TN240JG

Osborne Road

TN240SH

Foster Road

TN240JQ

Osborne Road

TN240JJ

Highfield Road

TN240UP

Drake Road

TN240FE

Barrey Road

TN240XD

Duckworth Close

TN240JN

Charlton Close

TN240UH

Julien Place

TN240UQ

Ealham Close

TN240JE

Hythe Road

TN240JT

Highfield Road

TN240UW

Jellicoe Close

TN240JX

Park Place

TN240LN

Ealham Close

TN240UT

Raleigh Close

TN240UL

Collard Road

TN240JU

Highfield Road

TN240JY

Osborne Road

TN240JS

Hayward Close

TN240SJ

Bad Munstereifel Road

TN240UY

Nelson Close

TN240TP

Nightingale Close

TN240UU

Hythe Road

TN240UX

Lacton Way

TN240XA

Foley Close

TN240XB

Hardy Close

TN240JP

Ripley Road

TN240LB

Highfield Road

TN240LF

Sevington Lane

TN240JZ

Osborne Road

TN240UJ

Shepherd Drive

TN240JR

Collard Road

TN240SG

Barrey Road

TN240UE

Johnson Close

TN240UA

Drake Road

TN240LE

Sevington Lane

TN240UZ

Drake Road

TN240XE

Cornwallis Close

TN240TW

Kingfisher Close

TN240UB

Cowdrey Close

TN240JH

Hythe Road

TN240JL

Hythe Road

TN240UD

Woolmer Drive

TN240UG

Jarvis Drive

TN240XG

Troubridge Close

TN240JW

Highfield Road

TN240UR

Drake Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.