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Little Stour & Ashstone

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About

Little Stour & Ashstone is a ward in the Dover district, covering rural and semi-rural areas to the north of Dover town. The ward includes villages like Ash, Littlebourne, and Wingham, surrounded by farmland and open countryside. The River Little Stour runs through the area, contributing to its agricultural character.

The ward has a mix of residential properties, from historic cottages to modern housing developments. Local amenities include village shops, pubs, and primary schools, serving the community’s needs. Transport links are limited, with most routes connecting to Dover or Canterbury by road. The area is known for its quiet, rural atmosphere, with walking trails and green spaces offering outdoor recreation.

Area overview

On average Little Stour & Ashstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Little Stour & Ashstone is £49,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Little Stour & Ashstone: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

9.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Little Stour & Ashstone Population

7,246

Population density

110.3 per km²

Demographics

British

6,699

92.43%

Other White

196

2.7%

Indian

0.73%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.59%

Other

0.54%

Total population: 7,248

Housing

Owns outright

1,321

43.93%

Owns with a mortgage

871

28.97%

Private landlord or letting agency

347

11.54%

Social rents from council

198

6.58%

Other social rented

152

5.05%

Total households: 3,007

Property prices in Little Stour & Ashstone

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £406,000 in Little Stour & Ashstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,000 up to £1,685,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£520,000	£382,500	£420,000	£722,000	£1,359,000
Flats	2	£195,250	£193,225	£194,125	£196,375	£197,275
Semi-Detached	23	£340,000	£238,750	£293,875	£397,500	£702,500
Terraced	18	£292,500	£223,500	£272,750	£354,125	£546,750

10 years price trend in Little Stour & Ashstone

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail