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North Downs East

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About

The North Downs East ward encompasses a primarily rural area on the eastern edge of the district. It contains the villages of Elham and Lyminge, along with surrounding farmland and sections of the North Downs chalk hills. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields, wooded valleys, and scattered settlements. The Elham Valley Way footpath runs through the area, following the course of the Nailbourne stream.

Archaeological sites within the ward, including the remains of a Saxon abbey in Lyminge, point to a long history of settlement. The area's economy is largely based on agriculture and local services for its villages. Transport links include the A260 road, connecting the villages to Folkestone and Canterbury, while the wider ward maintains a quiet, agricultural character distinct from the coastal towns.

Area overview

On average North Downs East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Downs East is £58,998 per year. There are 4 schools in North Downs East: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Downs East is home to around 11,653 people, with a population density of about 192.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Downs East Population
11,653
Population density
192.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.74(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.61(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.32(-18%)
Other theft
5.23(-7%)
Public order
3.95(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,710
91.91%
Other White
311
2.67%
Other Asian
155
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
75
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.51%
Total population: 11,653

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,771
29.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,853
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,547
16.27%
No qualifications
1,457
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,056
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 9,507

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,868
40.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,667
36.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
551
11.9%
Other social rented
232
5.01%
Social rents from council
150
3.24%
Total households: 4,629

Property prices in North Downs East

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in North Downs East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Downs East 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 North Downs East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached40£337,500
Terraced43£290,000
Flats15£190,000
Detached83£465,000

10 years median price trend in North Downs East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs East.

All postcodes in North Downs East

CT187NL

Churchill Walk

CT157HZ

Canterbury Road

CT46UD

Exted Hill

CT188BD

Newington Road

CT46XH

Canterbury Road

CT46TH

St Marys Road

CT187UG

Terlingham Gardens

CT46LU

South Barham Hill

CT187DE

The Street

CT187FB

Grebe Close

CT187QE

Probyn Mews

CT187UH

Spindle Close

CT187BN

Canterbury Road

CT187DY

Pay Street

CT187QY

Mitchell Avenue

CT187AF

Elvington Lane

CT188LN

Reece Lane

CT187RB

Honner Close

CT188JU

North Downs East

CT187RZ

Marre Lane

CT187SW

Lancaster Drive

CT157QG

North Downs East

CT46SZ

Cherry Gardens

CT157HW

Mansell Lane

CT188FH

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT188JZ

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT46NW

Agester Lane

CT157HL

Canterbury Road

CT188BH

Bargrove Cottages

CT46NB

North Downs East

CT187DB

Mill Lane

CT46LP

Canterbury Road

CT187SA

Stansfeld Avenue

CT46UJ

Cullens Hill

CT187QW

Kirton Close

CT157HX

Canterbury Road

CT46UH

Old Road

CT46SX

High Street

CT187TB

Puffin Court

CT187AU

Barnhurst Lane

CT187RT

Harrier Close

CT187UP

Merlin Court

CT187PZ

Webster Way

CT187FE

De Havilland Close

CT46NA

North Downs East

CT188AP

Ashford Road

CT187SU

Defiant Close

CT188BW

Beachborough

CT46TJ

The Square

CT187BX

Old Rectory Close

CT187SQ

Ridley Close

CT157HT

Canterbury Road

CT187PR

Widgeon Walk

CT187ST

Woodland Drive

CT187QL

Geddes Close

CT187BG

Canterbury Road

CT187UJ

Spindle Close

CT187PJ

Pannell Drive

CT187TH

Osprey Court

CT187QN

Grice Close

CT187DF

The Street

CT187AG

Aerodrome Road

CT46AH

Wheel Barrow Town

CT187BT

Aerodrome Road

CT187RF

Kettle Drive

CT187DH

North Downs East

CT187ED

Fern Close

CT187UN

Milestone Close

CT187BW

Canterbury Road

CT46UX

Canterbury Road

CT188AX

Church Cottages

CT187AT

Angel Heights

CT46TD

High Street

CT187TS

Carter Close

CT187FH

Vickers Close

CT187SJ

Fraser Way

CT187PX

Bland Drive

CT187RN

Clouston Close

CT187NJ

The Meade

CT46XS

Longage Hill

CT46TU

Hog Green

CT188JT

Ridge Row

CT187NZ

Spence Close

CT46TL

Cock Lane

CT46YB

Chapel Lane

CT188LR

School Road

CT187DW

St Johns Way

CT187RQ

Aerodrome Road

CT187DX

Minter Close

CT46UG

Canterbury Road

CT187PH

Le Roux Close

CT187TN

Carter Close

CT187BU

St Denys Road

CT46LT

North Downs East

CT188LQ

North Downs East

CT188JY

Winterage Lane

CT187TW

Mudie Close

CT187QX

Winter Drive

CT188LW

Hoad Road

CT46LZ

North Downs East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.