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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 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

CT188DP

Woodland Road

CT214EX

The Street

CT214HB

Sandling Road

CT46DE

Misling Lane

TN256DT

Church Lane

TN256EP

Swan Lane

TN256FS

Lees Grove

CT188NB

Chapel Close

CT46AX

Harvest Lane

CT188ER

Dog Kennel Lane

CT188JG

Silverlands Road

CT46DH

Maxted Street

TN256EG

Main Road

TN255JF

Hassell Street

TN256DH

Stone Street

TN256HJ

North Downs West

CT188DF

Canterbury Road

CT188NQ

St Marys Drive

CT46AB

Minnis Field

CT46YA

Gate Lane

CT188EU

Brady Road

CT188NA

Stone Street

CT214HR

Little Greys Cottages

CT188BS

Canterbury Road

CT188HJ

Station Road

CT188NS

Greenbanks

CT214EZ

North Downs West

CT46DU

Bossingham Road

TN255JH

Dean Hill

TN256BN

North Downs West

TN256DA

Main Road

TN256ER

Leafield

TN256HG

Brook Lane Cottages

TN256ET

Whitehall Way

TN256LF

Moorstock Lane

CT188EF

North Lyminge Lane

CT188JH

Bedingfield Way

CT46FF

Rose Lane

TN255JN

Elmstead Court Cottage

TN256DU

Broad Street

TN256EQ

Main Road

CT188BX

Westfield Lane

CT188HT

Canterbury Road

TN256EH

Main Road

TN256EZ

Downsway

CT46AS

Minnis Lane

CT188JD

Lyndon Way

CT188JL

Palm Tree Way

TN256AZ

Pilgrims' Way

TN256DE

Stone Street

TN256DP

Blindhouse Lane

TN256EW

Stonehill

TN256FJ

Potten Close

TN256FY

St Katherines Crescent

TN256JE

Main Road

TN256JL

Barrow Hill

CT188ET

Woodland Road

CT214ES

Ashford Road

CT214HS

Stone Street

CT46AZ

Bossingham Road

CT46DB

Stone Street

TN255HP

Pilgrims Way

CT188EN

High Street

CT188FL

Green Drive

CT188HB

Longage Hill

CT45PU

Stone Street

CT46AQ

Bossingham Road

CT46FJ

Stonegate Terrace

TN255JU

Dean Hill

TN255JW

Dundas Park Farm Cottages

TN255JX

Hassell Street

TN255JZ

North Downs West

TN256DS

North Downs West

TN256FT

St Marys Road

CT46DG

Stone Street

TN256EA

Moorstock Lane

TN256LE

Moorstock Lane

CT188EB

Red House Lane

CT214JF

Ashford Road

CT188FB

Church Court

CT188HX

Canterbury Road

CT46DD

Stone Street

TN256BT

Odile Place

TN256BP

Homelands Close

TN256HH

Gibbons Brook

TN256AY

Fiddling Lane

TN256JB

Grove Bridge

TN255JY

North Downs West

TN256AJ

Stonehill

CT188EQ

Mayfield Road

CT188HZ

Church Road

CT46AA

Minnis Green

TN256HD

Swan Lane

CT188DX

Sandling Road

CT188ED

Nash Hill

CT188FN

North Downs West

CT188HH

The Sidings

CT46AJ

Droveway

CT46XU

Green Lane

TN256AL

Southenay Lane

Data Sources

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