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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

CT188LH

Hoad Road

CT187UE

Windmill Close

CT187PS

Meadow Close

CT187DS

Minter Avenue

CT187GF

Bittern Close

CT187FA

Blenheim Drive

CT187QJ

Gardner Close

CT46SY

High Street

CT188LF

North Downs East

CT187TU

Juniper Way

CT188AY

School Lane

CT187SY

Aspen Way

CT188BA

Newington Road

CT187FJ

Hunt Close

CT188LP

Forge Hill

CT187PT

Millfield Close

CT187QT

Orr Close

CT187FN

Horsley Close

CT187RS

Maypole Close

CT46UT

Fairfield

CT157HJ

Canterbury Road

CT187NR

Gilman Close

CT46SS

Hunters Bank

CT187RJ

Millfield Close

CT157HA

The Street

CT187TE

Fulmar Mews

CT46ND

New Jacques Court Cottages

CT46TY

Lickpot Hill

CT187FG

Uphill

CT188JX

North Downs East

CT187TX

Campbell Walk

CT188LL

Hoad Road

CT188BP

North Downs East

CT187RA

The Oaks

CT187SS

Hurricane Way

CT46LR

White Horse Lane

CT187RL

Daniels Place

CT188LG

North Downs East

CT187DU

Minter Avenue

CT188AT

Ashford Road

CT46NE

Park Gate

CT187TF

Plover Road

CT188FD

Marchant Mews

CT187EL

Green Close

CT46UA

Church Walk

CT188BQ

North Downs East

CT187EE

St Michaels Walk

CT187QZ

Pannell Drive

CT187AX

Canterbury Road

CT187PY

The Berries

CT188BN

Main Road

CT188AG

North Downs East

CT187GW

Paxton Avenue

CT187BP

Canterbury Road

CT46YE

Clavertye

CT187PP

Gloster Close

CT188HE

Canterbury Road

CT187UA

Cricketers Close

CT157HG

St Johns Cottages

CT188FJ

Hill Lane

CT187SE

Lewis Road

CT187PG

Heron Forstal Avenue

CT187AQ

Benson Lane

CT187SG

Church Hill

CT46XL

Boyke Lane

CT188LT

Coach Road

CT187FU

Oak Rise

CT187DJ

Oak Drive

CT187RG

North Downs East

CT187SP

Corbett Road

CT187FT

Benson Close

CT187TJ

Rowan Way

CT187BY

Mill Lane

CT188AD

North Downs East

CT46NF

Park Gate

CT46TS

Pound Lane

CT187SB

Atkinson Road

CT187EF

St Lukes Walk

CT187UL

Spindle Close

CT187QB

Apple Close

CT46XG

Mill Hill

CT187AS

Standen Lane

CT46NN

North Elham

CT187US

Boulmer Crescent

CT187AD

Elvington Lane

CT46XP

White Horse Lane

CT187FL

Megone Close

CT187AJ

White Horse Hill

CT46NG

Canterbury Road

CT157HH

Wootton Lane

CT46NL

Henbury Lane

CT187SH

Paxton Avenue

CT46TN

Duck Street

CT46LX

Redoak

CT157SH

North Downs East

CT187SF

Page Road

CT187FQ

Heyford Close

CT187GZ

Petrel Way

CT46LS

North Downs East

CT187BS

Canterbury Road

Data Sources

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