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North Downs West

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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 53 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
53
Deprivation level
5/10
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
22.8(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-37%)
Other theft
6.7(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-11%)
Other crime
3.51(+86%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in North Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 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
Flats2£169,250
Semi-Detached37£355,000
Terraced15£285,000
Detached46£553,500

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

CT188DL

Woodland Road

TN256AL

Southenay Lane

CT188DF

Canterbury Road

TN256DL

North Downs West

CT188EH

Church Road

TN256GR

Meadow View

TN256BT

Odile Place

TN256HS

Southenay Lane

CT188EP

Woodland Road

TN256LE

Moorstock Lane

CT188HD

Canterbury Road

CT188HS

Station Road

TN255JZ

North Downs West

CT46AF

Mill Lane

TN256FN

Cromwell Close

CT188EN

High Street

TN256JW

Barrow Hill

TN256JP

Barrow Hill

CT188JN

Palm Tree Way

TN256GQ

Meadow View

CT46AX

Harvest Lane

TN256LD

Ellis Cottages

CT46YA

Gate Lane

TN256JH

Barrow Hill

CT188FB

Church Court

CT214HY

Stone Street

CT188JB

Kimberley Terrace

TN256EN

Stone Hill

CT188DY

The Orchids

CT188JF

Robus Close

TN256JS

Barrow Hill Rise

TN256ER

Leafield

TN256LA

Moorstock Lane

CT46XU

Green Lane

CT188HB

Longage Hill

CT188JD

Lyndon Way

TN256AQ

Rock Cottages

CT46DL

Stone Street

CT214ET

Cuckoo Lane

TN256FE

Henry Cook Mews

CT188HA

Brady Road

TN255JX

Hassell Street

CT214EE

Orchard Field

TN256JR

Barrow Hill

CT188NR

Badgers Bridge

TN255JG

Collet Close

CT188JH

Bedingfield Way

TN256LN

Bern Hurst Close

CT188NY

Meriden Walk

TN256FZ

St Katherines Crescent

TN256FL

Herringe Farm Close

CT188HU

Canterbury Road

CT188HZ

Church Road

TN256HJ

North Downs West

TN256BB

Stowting Court Road

CT45AQ

Lime Kiln Lane

TN256JU

Cedar Terrace

CT188EG

Rectory Lane

TN256GG

North Downs West

CT188EA

Teddars Leas Road

TN256HL

Gibbons Brook

CT46AG

Bossingham Road

CT188FS

North Downs West

CT188FR

North Downs West

TN256BJ

Lymbridge Green

TN256HQ

Brook Lane

CT46AP

Sandy Lane

TN256HP

Harringe Lane

TN256BU

Lourdes Manor Close

TN256HB

Swan Lane

TN256FQ

De Montfort Drive

TN256FT

St Marys Road

CT46AS

Minnis Lane

CT46BZ

Thorn Lane

TN255JU

Dean Hill

CT214ES

Ashford Road

TN256EL

Main Road

CT188HG

Greenbanks

TN256BS

Pilgrims' Way

TN256EX

Swan Green

TN256EJ

Stonehill

CT188ES

Woodland Road

CT188DU

Brady Road

CT46DS

Sandy Lane

CT188JW

Canterbury Road

TN256JE

Main Road

TN256DA

Main Road

TN256AZ

Pilgrims' Way

TN256HG

Brook Lane Cottages

CT188HW

Mayfield Road

TN256AJ

Stonehill

CT46BX

North Leigh

CT46AU

Pony Cart Lane

CT46FH

Kilndown Place

TN255JW

Dundas Park Farm Cottages

CT46DG

Stone Street

CT188JJ

Ethelburga Drive

CT46AQ

Bossingham Road

TN256JY

Main Road

TN256BE

Stowting Hill

Data Sources

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