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About

Highfield ward is situated in the southeastern part of Ashford town centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It is bordered by major roads including the A292 and Canterbury Road, providing direct access to the town's commercial core and the international railway station.

The ward includes the expansive Victoria Park, a central green space with sports facilities. Local amenities are focused along the Lower High Street and surrounding streets. The area's proximity to the railway station has historically influenced its development, creating a settled urban neighbourhood close to key transport links.

Area overview

On average Highfield has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 200 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 per household in Highfield is £58,680 per year. There are 2 schools in Highfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highfield is home to around 2,448 people, with a population density of about 3,301.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
200
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.26(+215%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.27(+179%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.69(+268%)
Shoplifting
20.02(+150%)
Other theft
19.61(+251%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
568
28.57%
Level 3 (A level)
393
19.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
338
17%
No qualifications
276
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
223
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 1,988

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 28 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 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
Detached6£417,500
Flats1£167,000
Semi-Detached14£337,500
Terraced7£275,000

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

All postcodes in Highfield

TN240SG

Barrey Road

TN240UF

Knott Crescent

TN240UN

Evans Road

TN240JG

Church Road

TN240SH

Foster Road

TN240JQ

Church Road

TN240UP

Drake Road

TN240JJ

Highfield Road

TN240FE

Foster Road

TN240XD

Duckworth Close

TN240JN

Charlton Close

TN240UQ

Ealham Close

TN240UH

Julien Place

TN240JE

Lacton Way

TN240UW

Jellicoe Close

TN240JT

Highfield Road

TN240JX

Park Place

TN240LN

Highfield Road

TN240UT

Raleigh Close

TN240JY

Church Road

TN240UL

Luckhurst Road

TN240JU

Highfield Road

TN240SJ

St Johns Court

TN240JS

Hayward Close

TN240UY

Ripley Road

TN240TP

Nightingale Close

TN240UU

Nelson Close

TN240UX

Ripley Road

TN240XA

Foley Close

TN240XB

Hardy Close

TN240JP

Ripley Road

TN240LB

Sevington Lane

TN240LF

Church Road

TN240JZ

Church Road

TN240UJ

Shepherd Drive

TN240JR

Collard Road

TN240UE

Johnson Close

TN240UA

Evans Road

TN240LE

Church Road

TN240XE

Cornwallis Close

TN240UZ

Drake Road

TN240TW

Kingfisher Close

TN240UB

Cowdrey Close

TN240JH

Hythe Road

TN240JL

Wickenden Crescent

TN240UD

Woolmer Drive

TN240XG

Troubridge Close

TN240UG

Jarvis Drive

TN240JW

Highfield Road

TN240UR

Drake Road

Data Sources

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