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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

CT46UY

North Elham

CT187RE

Sassoon Close

CT187SN

Gibraltar Lane

CT157GY

Canterbury Road

CT46XN

Boyke Lane

CT187SL

Page Road

CT46UF

Collards Lane

CT187QR

Crombie Close

CT46YG

Exted

CT46XJ

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT187NE

Woodcock Gardens

CT187PB

Haven Drive

CT187DT

Nursery Close

CT187AH

Paddlesworth Lane

CT187TT

Storey Crescent

CT187BD

Nursery Lane

CT187RY

Kestrel Walk

CT187DA

Coombe Way

CT187BB

Canterbury Road

CT187DR

Pay Street

CT187EH

Alkham Valley Road

CT46UR

Park Lane

CT187NW

Rose Walk

CT188AZ

Newington Road

CT187BL

Densole Lane

CT187QH

Pritchard Drive

CT157HS

Hoad Road

CT187QD

Park Close

CT187BJ

Canterbury Road

CT187SD

Trunley Way

CT187UW

Littlewood Road

CT187QG

Webster Way

CT188LD

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT187NY

Kipping Close

CT188LB

North Downs East

CT187PF

Kettle Drive

CT187FP

Heron Forstal Avenue

CT46UE

Canterbury Road

CT187TA

Sandpiper Road

CT187NB

Haskard Close

CT187DZ

Pay Street

CT157HP

Canterbury Road

CT157HY

Fox Holt Road

CT187SX

Gibson Close

CT46TP

Duck Street

CT46XR

Chapel Lane

CT187NP

Maple Drive

CT46YD

Magpie Lane

CT46NH

Holly Hill

CT46UQ

New Road

CT187FX

Maypole Grove

CT46TQ

New Road

CT187PE

Harvest Way

CT187DP

St Johns Close

CT46TX

Vicarage Lane

CT187RR

Redwing Close

CT187GS

Maplefield Gardens

CT157HB

North Downs East

CT187EB

Fernfield

CT187RU

Defiant Close

CT188FG

Newington Road

CT157HF

North Downs East

CT187AY

Canterbury Road

Data Sources

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