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About

North Downs West ward encompasses a primarily rural expanse of the Folkestone and Hythe district. The area is characterised by rolling chalk downland, forming part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Agricultural land and scattered woodland are dominant features here, with settlements consisting of small, historic villages like Elham and Lyminge. The landscape is defined by its geology and farming use.

A notable network of ancient tracks and pathways crosses the area, including sections of the North Downs Way national trail. The Elham Valley, carved by a now largely dry river course, provides a distinct topographic feature running through the ward. Community life is centred on the villages, with local amenities serving the surrounding farmland. This ward offers a marked contrast to the coastal urban areas elsewhere in the district.

Area overview

On average North Downs West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Downs West is £57,151 per year. There are 5 schools in North Downs West: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Downs West is home to around 6,272 people, with a population density of about 96.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Downs West Population
6,272
Population density
96.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.79(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.65(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.06(-6%)
Other theft
6.06(+9%)
Other crime
3.67(+94%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,903
94.15%
Other White
151
2.41%
Irish
34
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.4%
Total population: 6,270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,814
34.06%
Level 3 (A level)
899
16.88%
No qualifications
832
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
531
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 5,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,358
50.15%
Owns with a mortgage
875
32.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
211
7.79%
Social rents from council
121
4.47%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.92%
Total households: 2,708

Property prices in North Downs West

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £392,000 in North Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,110,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Downs West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£580,000
Flats2£131,975
Semi-Detached36£370,000
Terraced13£285,000

10 years median price trend in North Downs West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs West.

All postcodes in North Downs West

CT188FS

North Downs West

TN256FE

Henry Cook Mews

TN256BB

Stowting Court Road

CT45AQ

Lime Kiln Lane

CT188EL

High Street

CT214HT

Stone Street

CT46AP

Sandy Lane

CT46DS

Sandy Lane

TN255JL

North Downs West

TN256DW

Stone Street

TN256FL

Herringe Farm Close

CT188FQ

North Downs West

TN256BU

Lourdes Manor Close

TN256JA

Main Road

CT188DH

Farthing Common

CT188DW

Woodland Road

CT46EZ

Kilndown Place

TN256HQ

Brook Lane

TN255JQ

North Downs West

TN256BA

Stowting Court Road

CT188HF

Mount Pleasant Close

CT188HQ

Station Road

TN256BH

North Downs West

TN256BJ

Lymbridge Green

TN256DX

Broad Street

TN256JR

Barrow Hill

TN256LH

The Chestnuts

CT188JQ

Silverlands Road

CT214EU

The Street

CT46DW

Stone Street

CT188HY

Church Road

CT46BA

Split Lane

TN256AG

Main Road

TN256BE

Stowting Hill

CT188JF

Robus Close

CT188NH

Ivy Close

CT214HD

Sandling Road

TN256HN

Greenfields

CT46AF

Mill Lane

CT46BJ

Peafield Wood Road

CT46DP

Six Mile

TN256FZ

St Katherines Crescent

TN256GG

North Downs West

CT45PF

Lime Kiln Lane

CT46DJ

North Downs West

CT46FH

Kilndown Place

CT188DY

The Orchids

CT188HA

Brady Road

TN256DF

Stone Street

TN256EF

Harringe Lane

TN256GD

Woodlees Close

TN256HB

Swan Lane

TN256HP

Harringe Lane

TN256FN

Cromwell Close

CT188DL

Woodland Road

CT214HY

Stone Street

CT46AD

Curtis Lane

CT46FN

North Downs West

TN255JT

Dean Hill

CT188EX

Barton Field

CT188HN

Springside Lane

CT188NX

St Marys Close

CT46AN

North Downs West

CT46BB

Bossingham Road

CT46BS

Minnis Lane

CT188BZ

Westfield Lane

TN256JW

Barrow Hill

CT214EY

Church Villas

TN256DN

Stone Street

CT214HA

Sandling Road

CT188LZ

Wentworth Close

TN256DG

Kennett Lane

TN256FX

St Katherines Crescent

TN256JD

Main Road

TN256JP

Barrow Hill

CT188HU

Canterbury Road

CT188NY

Meriden Walk

CT214EE

Orchard Field

CT214ET

Cuckoo Lane

CT46BT

Curtis Lane

TN256BL

Lymbridge Green

CT188DN

Green Lane

CT188DS

Skeete Road

CT188HG

Greenbanks

CT188LX

Palm Tree Way

CT188EJ

Church Road

TN256BD

Mill Cottage

TN256EN

Stone Hill

TN256HA

Downsway

TN256AH

Coopers Lane

TN256DL

North Downs West

TN256BG

Brabourne Lane

CT188EY

Brady Road

CT46DA

Stone Street

CT188FA

Canterbury Road

CT188FP

North Downs West

CT188FR

North Downs West

CT188JB

Kimberley Terrace

TN256DR

Pilgrims Way

TN256GQ

Meadow View

Data Sources

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