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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

CT46YD

Magpie Lane

CT187TD

Curlew Place

CT187TW

Mudie Close

CT188JY

Winterage Lane

CT46YG

Exted

CT157HQ

North Downs East

CT187EH

Alkham Valley Road

CT187PX

Bland Drive

CT187RT

Harrier Close

CT188AG

North Downs East

CT187FZ

St Michael's Walk

CT187SP

Corbett Road

CT187TH

Osprey Court

CT187UL

Spindle Close

CT188FH

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT188LR

School Road

CT187DP

St Johns Close

CT187QD

Park Close

CT187SA

Stansfeld Avenue

CT46LS

North Downs East

CT46LZ

North Downs East

CT187DD

The Street

CT187ED

Fern Close

CT187TZ

Cox Drive

CT188LG

North Downs East

CT188LS

Coach Road

CT46NE

Park Gate

CT46TA

Lime Villas

CT157HA

The Street

CT157HN

Canterbury Road

CT187GY

Petrel Way

CT187AD

Dane Villas

CT187AY

Canterbury Road

CT187BB

Canterbury Road

CT187BQ

Densole Way

CT187EB

Fernfield

CT187TB

Puffin Court

CT46XN

Boyke Lane

CT157HR

Mill Cottages

CT187AE

Gibraltar Lane

CT187DN

Pay Street

CT187NE

Woodcock Gardens

CT187NR

Gilman Close

CT187PA

Downs Close

CT187ST

Woodland Drive

CT187TG

Teal Close

CT46TB

High Street

CT46TJ

The Square

CT187BL

Densole Lane

CT187FY

Dragonfly Way

CT188JT

Ridge Row

CT187DZ

Pay Street

CT187FA

Blenheim Drive

CT187PF

Kettle Drive

CT187QT

Orr Close

CT188LF

North Downs East

CT187RR

Redwing Close

CT46XL

Boyke Lane

CT187QX

Winter Drive

CT187SL

Page Road

CT188AD

North Downs East

CT188AX

Church Cottages

CT46LT

North Downs East

CT187AQ

Benson Lane

CT187BG

Canterbury Road

CT187DE

The Street

CT187NN

Lysander Walk

CT187QA

Acorn Close

CT188BH

Bargrove Cottages

CT46SS

Hunters Bank

CT157EZ

North Downs East

CT187QW

Kirton Close

CT187SF

Page Road

CT46TX

Vicarage Lane

CT187UH

Spindle Close

CT187DA

Coombe Way

CT187NW

Rose Walk

CT187TX

Campbell Walk

CT187UJ

Spindle Close

CT188BN

Main Road

CT188BQ

North Downs East

CT188BW

Beachborough

CT46XH

Canterbury Road

CT187JA

Canterbury Road

CT187RS

Maypole Close

CT187SD

Trunley Way

CT46NG

Canterbury Road

CT46TE

Cullings Hill

CT46TT

Vicarage Lane

CT46UG

Canterbury Road

CT187FQ

Heyford Close

CT187PP

Gloster Close

CT187BT

Aerodrome Road

CT187GZ

Petrel Way

CT187NU

Waddington Drive

CT187RF

Kettle Drive

CT187SX

Gibson Close

CT46LP

Canterbury Road

CT46NA

North Downs East

CT46NB

North Downs East

Data Sources

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