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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 £59,009 per year. The median sale price in North Downs East is £345,500 (around £348 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £281,250 and £450,000. There are 4 schools in North Downs East: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 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

Median price: £345,500
Price per sq ft: £348
Sales (last 12 months): 154
Typical range (middle 50%): £281K – £450K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £345,500 (about £348 per square foot) in North Downs East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,070,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Downs East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£475,000£340
Semi-Detached40£337,500£364
Terraced50£283,250£379
Flats9£180,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Downs East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£156,500£235,000£220,000
2017£375,500£137,500£285,000£227,000
2018£400,000£135,000£301,998£215,000
2019£387,500£175,000£290,000£235,000
2020£411,000£171,500£310,000£235,000
2021£420,000£176,000£308,000£265,000
2022£475,000£198,000£342,500£300,750
2023£447,500£200,000£338,250£285,000
2024£450,000£165,000£343,750£286,500
2025£465,000£190,000£337,500£305,000
2026£470,000£160,000£332,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£218£264£265
2017£277£240£267£300
2018£285£243£281£295
2019£285£246£292£301
2020£289£238£298£301
2021£331£275£328£345
2022£365£372£388£372
2023£377£290£377£364
2024£356£295£348£362
2025£367£282£345£347
2026£336£252£364£379
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Downs East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for North Downs East ward.

Local councillors

David Godfrey

North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

James Butcher

North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Stephen Scoffham

North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party