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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

CT187TY

Collard Place

CT188BG

Danton Lane

CT46NF

Park Gate

CT46TQ

New Road

CT157HP

Canterbury Road

CT187FP

Heron Forstal Avenue

CT187PE

Harvest Way

CT187SB

Atkinson Road

CT187TA

Sandpiper Road

CT188XX

Uk Terminal

CT46TD

High Street

CT187GE

Lapwing Close

CT187NT

Underwood

CT187QZ

Pannell Drive

CT187DT

Nursery Close

CT187JQ

The Keys

CT187PS

Meadow Close

CT187QG

Webster Way

CT187QR

Crombie Close

CT187RG

North Downs East

CT187TE

Fulmar Mews

CT46XR

Chapel Lane

CT187DJ

Oak Drive

CT187GF

Bittern Close

CT188LW

Hoad Road

CT187AJ

White Horse Hill

CT187TP

Atkinson Road

CT46TS

Pound Lane

CT187EL

Green Close

CT187NP

Maple Drive

CT46TU

Hog Green

CT187EJ

Alkham Valley Road

CT187SZ

Hornbeam Way

CT188AQ

Crete Road West

CT157HE

Canterbury Road

CT157HH

Wootton Lane

CT157HW

Mansell Lane

CT187NY

Kipping Close

CT188FJ

Hill Lane

CT188LD

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT46SZ

Cherry Gardens

CT187DL

Pay Street

CT187NH

Cricketers Close

CT46UA

Church Walk

CT46UL

The Row

CT157HX

Canterbury Road

CT187BY

Mill Lane

CT187EF

St Lukes Walk

CT187FE

De Havilland Close

CT187QU

Eckford Close

CT187QY

Mitchell Avenue

CT188AU

The Street

CT188FE

North Downs East

CT187US

North Downs East

CT188HE

Canterbury Road

CT46LU

South Barham Hill

CT46TN

Duck Street

CT187EE

St Michaels Walk

CT187PB

Haven Drive

CT187PU

Mitchell Avenue

CT187RB

Honner Close

CT187SR

Wicker Walk

CT188AA

North Downs East

CT46NJ

North Elham

CT46NW

Agester Lane

CT157HD

North Downs East

CT187QB

Apple Close

CT187QH

Pritchard Drive

CT187QP

Pannell Drive

CT188JX

North Downs East

CT188LN

Reece Lane

CT46TW

Station Mews

CT46YB

Chapel Lane

CT187BD

Nursery Lane

CT157HF

North Downs East

CT187DQ

Millfield

CT187GW

Paxton Avenue

CT157HZ

Canterbury Road

CT187FJ

Hunt Close

CT187NS

Parker Place

CT187RW

Tye Lane

CT187SG

Church Hill

CT187SN

Gibraltar Lane

CT46NL

Henbury Lane

CT46UX

Canterbury Road

CT187UQ

North Downs East

CT157HU

Frogshall Cottages

CT187QE

Probyn Mews

CT187AG

Aerodrome Road

CT187FG

Uphill

CT187FN

Horsley Close

CT187BS

Canterbury Road

CT187NL

Churchill Walk

CT187NZ

Spence Close

CT187DH

North Downs East

CT187NJ

The Meade

CT187SJ

Fraser Way

CT188FG

Newington Road

CT46SX

High Street

CT46TR

The Orchards

Data Sources

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