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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 49 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
49
Deprivation level
4/10
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
25.74(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.67(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-16%)
Other theft
4.63(-17%)
Public order
4.03(-34%)
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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 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
Detached60£465,000
Flats13£190,000
Semi-Detached45£346,000
Terraced36£301,250

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

CT157HG

St Johns Cottages

CT187BU

St Denys Road

CT188FD

Marchant Mews

CT188LH

Hoad Road

CT187BF

Aerodrome Road

CT157HY

Fox Holt Road

CT157HJ

Canterbury Road

CT187AR

Cowgate Lane

CT187AU

Barnhurst Lane

CT187DS

Minter Avenue

CT188AT

Ashford Road

CT188LT

Coach Road

CT46UY

North Elham

CT188JU

North Downs East

CT157SH

North Downs East

CT187PT

Millfield Close

CT187QF

Opie Walk

CT187RZ

Marre Lane

CT187UA

Cricketers Close

CT188BE

Underhill Cottages

CT46UP

The Row

CT46XT

Longage Hill

CT187AF

Elvington Lane

CT187PW

Westland Way

CT187QS

Proctor Walk

CT187RE

Sassoon Close

CT187UP

Merlin Court

CT46LX

Redoak

CT46TH

St Marys Road

CT187QN

Grice Close

CT187RL

Daniels Place

CT187TQ

Spindle Close

CT187UD

Cornfield Close

CT187DF

The Street

CT187TR

Carter Close

CT187TU

Juniper Way

CT188AZ

Newington Road

CT188BA

Newington Road

CT187RD

Hagger Drive

CT188JR

North Downs East

CT188LQ

North Downs East

CT46LR

White Horse Lane

CT46TY

Lickpot Hill

CT187DG

Millfield

CT187DY

Pay Street

CT187PH

Le Roux Close

CT187PJ

Pannell Drive

CT46UF

Collards Lane

CT46UU

Park Lane

CT187QL

Geddes Close

CT187PZ

Webster Way

CT187SE

Lewis Road

CT187SW

Lancaster Drive

CT187UE

Windmill Close

CT46UD

Exted Hill

CT46UW

The Row

CT46XP

White Horse Lane

CT187AP

Stombers Lane

CT187BX

Old Rectory Close

CT187RA

The Oaks

CT187RQ

Aerodrome Road

CT187AN

The Street

CT187BP

Canterbury Road

CT187QJ

Gardner Close

CT187RJ

Millfield Close

CT187TJ

Rowan Way

CT46UJ

Cullens Hill

CT187FL

Megone Close

CT187PD

Gray Close

CT187SU

Defiant Close

CT187UR

North Downs East

CT46UT

Fairfield

CT187BN

Canterbury Road

CT187DR

Pay Street

CT187FT

Benson Close

CT187PN

The Pasture

CT188JS

Winterage Lane

CT188LP

Forge Hill

CT46NH

Holly Hill

CT46TL

Cock Lane

CT157HT

Canterbury Road

CT157QG

North Downs East

CT187DB

Mill Lane

CT187DW

St Johns Way

CT187FH

Vickers Close

CT187FX

Maypole Grove

CT187SQ

Ridley Close

CT188LJ

Forge Hill Cottages

CT187PR

Widgeon Walk

CT187RU

Defiant Close

CT187AS

Standen Lane

CT187FU

Oak Rise

CT187GS

Maplefield Gardens

CT187PY

The Berries

CT188LB

North Downs East

CT188LE

North Downs East

CT46ND

New Jacques Court Cottages

CT46XS

Longage Hill

CT187PL

Demozay Close

CT187TN

Carter Close

Data Sources

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