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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

CT46TP

Duck Street

CT46UE

Canterbury Road

CT187EA

Pay Street

CT187FF

Hart Close

CT187RH

Defiant Close

CT188JZ

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT46UQ

New Road

CT157HB

North Downs East

CT187AH

Paddlesworth Lane

CT187BZ

Coombe Wood Lane

CT187PG

Heron Forstal Avenue

CT187TT

Storey Crescent

CT188AE

Teddars Leas

CT188AY

School Lane

CT188BB

Peene Cottages

CT46BG

Farthingsole Cottages

CT46SY

High Street

CT46XG

Mill Hill

CT157HL

Canterbury Road

CT187BJ

Canterbury Road

CT187RY

Kestrel Walk

CT46BH

North Downs East

CT46XJ

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT187BH

Canterbury Road

CT187RP

Bishops Close

CT188AB

North Downs East

CT187DU

Minter Avenue

CT187RN

Clouston Close

CT188BD

Newington Road

CT188BP

North Downs East

CT46LY

North Downs East

CT157GY

Canterbury Road

CT187QQ

Ingram Close

CT187SS

Hurricane Way

CT188LL

Hoad Road

CT46YE

Clavertye

CT187AL

White Horse Hill

CT187DX

Minter Close

CT187PQ

Stempe Close

CT187SH

Paxton Avenue

CT188AP

Ashford Road

CT187AT

Angel Heights

CT187BW

Canterbury Road

CT187FS

Siskin Close

CT187NB

Haskard Close

CT187UG

Terlingham Gardens

CT187BE

Canterbury Road

CT187FB

Grebe Close

CT187FD

Mayfly Drive

CT187TL

Campbell Road

CT187TS

Carter Close

CT187UN

Milestone Close

CT46AH

Wheel Barrow Town

CT46UN

The Row

CT46NN

North Elham

CT46TZ

Water Farm

CT157HS

Hoad Road

CT187AX

Canterbury Road

CT187SY

Aspen Way

CT187TF

Plover Road

CT46UH

Old Road

CT46UR

Park Lane

CT187UW

North Downs East

Data Sources

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