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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

CT187QU

Eckford Close

CT187PL

Demozay Close

CT187DN

Pay Street

CT187RH

Defiant Close

CT188LS

Coach Road

CT187TR

Carter Close

CT187AN

The Street

CT187AE

Gibraltar Lane

CT187EJ

Alkham Valley Road

CT187FF

Hart Close

CT188JR

North Downs East

CT188AU

The Street

CT187AP

Stombers Lane

CT187UQ

Coningsby Road

CT187GE

Lapwing Close

CT187FZ

St Michael's Walk

CT46XT

Longage Hill

CT46NJ

North Elham

CT187UR

Wittering Drive

CT188AA

North Downs East

CT187RD

Hagger Drive

CT187PD

Gray Close

CT187DL

Pay Street

CT187UD

Cornfield Close

CT157HE

Canterbury Road

CT157HD

North Downs East

CT46BG

Farthingsole Cottages

CT46UW

The Row

CT46TB

High Street

CT187PQ

Stempe Close

CT187GY

Petrel Way

CT187EA

Pay Street

CT188FE

North Downs East

CT187JA

Canterbury Road

CT187TQ

Spindle Close

CT46UL

The Row

CT187TY

Collard Place

CT187SR

Wicker Walk

CT157HN

Canterbury Road

CT46UN

The Row

CT157EZ

North Downs East

CT188LE

North Downs East

CT187AR

Cowgate Lane

CT46UP

The Row

CT188AE

Teddars Leas

CT187PU

Mitchell Avenue

CT187SZ

Hornbeam Way

CT187BF

Aerodrome Road

CT188AQ

Crete Road West

CT187BE

Canterbury Road

CT187PW

Westland Way

CT188BG

Danton Lane

CT46TZ

Water Farm

CT187NN

Lysander Walk

CT187BQ

Densole Way

CT187FS

Siskin Close

CT187PA

Downs Close

CT187PN

The Pasture

CT187TP

Atkinson Road

CT187NT

Underwood

CT187RP

Bishops Close

CT187FD

Mayfly Drive

CT157HR

Mill Cottages

CT187BH

Canterbury Road

CT187QA

Acorn Close

CT187QS

Proctor Walk

CT46TE

Cullings Hill

CT188AB

North Downs East

CT46TT

Vicarage Lane

CT187JQ

The Keys

CT188JS

Winterage Lane

CT46TW

Station Mews

CT46TA

Lime Villas

CT188LJ

Forge Hill Cottages

CT187TZ

Cox Drive

CT187TG

Teal Close

CT187BZ

Coombe Wood Lane

CT46UU

Park Lane

CT187FY

Dragonfly Way

CT188BE

Underhill Cottages

CT188XX

Uk Terminal

CT187NU

Waddington Drive

CT187TL

Campbell Road

CT187DD

The Street

CT46BH

North Downs East

CT187DQ

Millfield

CT157HU

Frogshall Cottages

CT187DG

Millfield

CT187QQ

Ingram Close

CT187QF

Opie Walk

CT187QP

Pannell Drive

CT46LY

North Downs East

CT188BB

Peene Cottages

CT157HQ

North Downs East

CT187NH

Cricketers Close

CT46TR

The Orchards

CT187AL

White Horse Hill

CT187RW

Tye Lane

CT187TD

Curlew Place

CT187NS

Parker Place

Data Sources

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