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Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield

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About

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is a primarily residential ward on the southern edge of Ashford. The area is characterised by a mix of older housing around the original village core and more modern developments that have expanded the community. Local amenities are centred along Kingsnorth Road, serving daily needs. The presence of the M20 motorway to the north defines a significant boundary, influencing the area's layout and connectivity.

The ward retains a distinct village identity with its historic church and green spaces, including the King George V Playing Field. A notable local landmark is the 'Kingsnorth Church' dedication, which is to St. Michael and All Angels, situated near the old village centre. Open farmland lies to the south, providing a rural contrast. The area functions as a settled suburb with its own established community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is £70,383 per year. There are 1 schools in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is home to around 2,568 people, with a population density of about 341.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Population
2,568
Population density
341.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.74(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.9(-11%)
Other theft
9.35(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(+9%)
Drugs
5.45(+97%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,194
85.5%
Other White
81
3.16%
African
70
2.73%
Other Asian
35
1.36%
Indian
31
1.21%
Total population: 2,566

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
660
33.52%
Level 3 (A level)
354
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
316
16.05%
No qualifications
278
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
213
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 1,969

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
468
48.25%
Owns outright
286
29.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
110
11.34%
Other social rented
41
4.23%
Shared ownership
28
2.89%
Total households: 970

Property prices in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £419K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£475,000£363
Semi-Detached14£345,000£359
Terraced12£342,500£331
Flats6£200,000£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324,500£258,995£253,750
2017£357,000£165,500£268,000£210,000
2018£415,000£193,000£290,000£257,500
2019£399,000£175,000£270,000£255,000
2020£425,000£179,000£300,000£257,000
2021£412,500£213,348£315,000£272,500
2022£401,250£225,495£350,000£351,000
2023£450,000£70,000£351,250£317,500
2024£397,500£215,000£330,000£288,750
2025£475,000£200,000£340,000£330,000
2026£420,000£220,000£350,000£342,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254£255£231
2017£264£235£266£317
2018£307£269£277£283
2019£281£258£297£298
2020£298£264£307£295
2021£322£276£327£314
2022£349£292£355£315
2023£355£105£345£368
2024£356£307£383£320
2025£354£291£351£330
2026£393£293£365£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield

Is Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield safe?

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

The median sale price in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is £355,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield sits around rank 18,211 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

The average household income in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is around £70,383 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ray McGeever (Ashford Independent).

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.