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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

TN256BW

North Downs West

CT46FN

North Downs West

TN256BG

Brabourne Lane

TN255JN

Elmstead Court Cottage

CT46DA

Stone Street

CT188ET

Woodland Road

TN256FR

Dukes Close

CT46AD

Curtis Lane

CT214EZ

North Downs West

CT188FA

Canterbury Road

TN256LJ

Meadow Grove

CT188HL

Mayfield Road

CT188HJ

Station Road

TN256DZ

Moorstock Lane

TN256FY

St Katherines Crescent

TN256JG

Barrow Hill

CT188ND

Hogben Close

TN256EB

Swan Lane

CT188BU

Tolsford Close

TN256JB

Grove Bridge

TN256BA

Stowting Court Road

TN256DS

North Downs West

TN256DR

Pilgrims Way

CT188AR

The Orchids

CT188DB

Canterbury Road

CT188FQ

North Downs West

TN256AH

Coopers Lane

CT46AT

Crown Lane

TN256BY

Rothbart Place

TN256DT

Church Lane

TN255JH

Dean Hill

CT188DT

Skeete

CT214HD

Sandling Road

CT46DF

Stone Street

CT214HT

Stone Street

CT46BP

Peafield Wood Road

CT188HH

The Sidings

CT214EU

The Street

TN256DQ

Hayton Road

TN256BH

North Downs West

TN255JT

Dean Hill

CT188DA

Teddars Leas Road

CT188FN

North Downs West

CT188FL

Green Drive

CT46DH

Maxted Street

CT188EW

Woodland Road

CT46DW

Stone Street

CT188NQ

St Marys Drive

TN256DH

Stone Street

TN256JN

Oak Cottages

TN256DU

Broad Street

CT188DG

Loughborough Lane

TN256LB

Moorstock Lane

TN256GA

Bellamy Grove

CT46BY

Clapper Hill

CT46AN

North Downs West

TN256AG

Main Road

CT188HN

Springside Lane

CT46AL

North Downs West

CT188NB

Chapel Close

CT46DN

Stone Street

TN256AN

Southenay Lane

CT188BY

Westfield Lane

TN256FB

Colemans Row

TN256LF

Moorstock Lane

TN256EP

Swan Lane

CT188EF

North Lyminge Lane

CT46AZ

Bossingham Road

TN256JA

Main Road

TN255JF

Hassell Street

CT188ED

Nash Hill

TN256FU

St Katherines Crescent

TN256DW

Stone Street

CT46XY

Gate Lane

CT188AF

Teddars Leas

CT188BT

Westfield Lane

CT188ER

Dog Kennel Lane

TN256JZ

Barrow Hill

TN256EA

Moorstock Lane

CT188DZ

North Downs West

TN255JQ

North Downs West

TN256EF

Harringe Lane

TN256DX

Broad Street

TN256BL

Lymbridge Green

CT46FF

Rose Lane

CT214HP

Honeywood Cottages

CT188EL

High Street

CT214HE

Ashford Road

TN256HH

Gibbons Brook

CT188DE

Canterbury Road

CT188JA

Church Road

TN256HE

Greenfields

TN256EY

Downsway

CT46AE

Curtis Lane

TN256EZ

Downsway

CT188DP

Woodland Road

CT46BE

Minnis Lane

TN256HN

Greenfields

CT214EY

Church Villas

TN256FJ

Potten Close

Data Sources

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