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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

TN256DQ

Hayton Road

TN256HE

Greenfields

TN256JY

Main Road

CT188HS

Station Road

CT46DF

Stone Street

TN256BX

Siegfried Close

TN256JN

Oak Cottages

TN256LL

The Cedars

CT46XX

North Downs West

TN255JG

Collet Close

TN256ED

Harringe Lane

TN256FU

St Katherines Crescent

TN256EL

Main Road

TN256EY

Downsway

TN256JT

Barrow Hill

CT188HD

Canterbury Road

CT46AT

Crown Lane

CT46AY

Bossingham Road

CT46DR

Sandy Lane

CT188EG

Rectory Lane

CT188JN

Palm Tree Way

CT46AL

North Downs West

CT188DU

Brady Road

CT188HL

Mayfield Road

CT46BX

North Leigh

CT46DN

Stone Street

TN256HF

Greenfields

CT188DZ

North Downs West

CT188HW

Mayfield Road

CT46BY

Clapper Hill

TN256JZ

Barrow Hill

TN256LD

Ellis Cottages

CT188EE

North Lyminge Lane

CT214HE

Ashford Road

TN256FB

Colemans Row

TN256FP

Godfrey Lane

TN256JX

Main Road

CT188DG

Loughborough Lane

TN256FR

Dukes Close

TN256JG

Barrow Hill

TN256LJ

Meadow Grove

TN256FD

Belvedere Row

TN256FW

St Katherines Crescent

TN256HS

Southenay Lane

CT188DA

Teddars Leas Road

CT188EZ

Fox Close

CT188JA

Church Road

CT188NR

Badgers Bridge

CT46AU

Pony Cart Lane

CT46BU

Stone Street

TN256AU

Pilgrims' Way

CT188JJ

Ethelburga Drive

CT188JW

Canterbury Road

CT188EW

Woodland Road

CT46XY

Gate Lane

CT45PS

Church Lane

CT46BN

North Downs West

TN256AQ

Rock Cottages

TN256EJ

Stonehill

TN256GA

Bellamy Grove

CT46AG

Bossingham Road

TN256BS

Pilgrims' Way

TN256BY

Rothbart Place

TN256DJ

Yew Tree Close

TN256EU

Swan Lane

CT188EA

Teddars Leas Road

CT188ND

Hogben Close

CT46BL

North Downs West

CT188BY

Westfield Lane

CT188JP

Brady Road

TN255HR

North Downs West

TN256UA

Church Field

CT188BT

Westfield Lane

CT188EH

Church Road

CT188HP

Station Road

TN256AN

Southenay Lane

TN256HW

Chislett Close

TN256JU

Cedar Terrace

TN256LB

Moorstock Lane

TN256LN

Bern Hurst Close

TN256BZ

Main Road

TN256DY

Broad Street

TN256JJ

Barrow Hill

CT188DB

Canterbury Road

CT214HX

Stone Street

CT46AE

Curtis Lane

CT46BD

Bossingham Road

CT46BE

Minnis Lane

CT46BF

Brambleton Close

CT188DT

Skeete

CT214HP

Honeywood Cottages

CT45PT

Stelling Church Cottages

CT46BZ

Thorn Lane

CT46DL

Stone Street

TN256DZ

Moorstock Lane

TN256EX

Swan Green

TN256ES

Forge Close

TN256JQ

Barrow Hill

CT188AR

The Orchids

CT188DR

Woodland Road

Data Sources

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