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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

CT46BN

North Downs West

TN256JD

Main Road

CT214HA

Sandling Road

CT188BX

Westfield Lane

CT46DJ

North Downs West

TN256ES

Forge Close

TN256BF

Odette Close

CT188EX

Barton Field

TN256DP

Blindhouse Lane

TN256HA

Downsway

TN256FD

Belvedere Row

CT214JF

Ashford Road

CT46DP

Six Mile

CT188DH

Farthing Common

CT188EY

Brady Road

CT46DE

Misling Lane

CT46EZ

Kilndown Place

CT46BJ

Peafield Wood Road

CT188FP

North Downs West

TN256FP

Godfrey Lane

CT188HQ

Station Road

TN256JQ

Barrow Hill

CT46AB

Minnis Field

CT188BZ

Westfield Lane

CT46BF

Brambleton Close

TN256DE

Stone Street

CT46DD

Stone Street

CT214HR

Little Greys Cottages

TN256HD

Swan Lane

CT46BB

Bossingham Road

CT46AJ

Droveway

CT46AA

Minnis Green

TN256EW

Stonehill

CT214HS

Stone Street

CT188LX

Palm Tree Way

TN256EU

Swan Lane

CT188EU

Brady Road

TN255JL

North Downs West

CT188HT

Canterbury Road

CT46BS

Minnis Lane

CT188JP

Brady Road

TN256HW

Chislett Close

CT188DR

Woodland Road

CT46DB

Stone Street

TN256BZ

Main Road

TN256AY

Fiddling Lane

CT188DX

Sandling Road

TN256EG

Main Road

TN256FX

St Katherines Crescent

TN256FH

Tylle Place

CT188EZ

Fox Close

TN256DN

Stone Street

CT188BS

Canterbury Road

CT46AY

Bossingham Road

TN256LH

The Chestnuts

CT46DT

Split Lane

CT46BD

Bossingham Road

CT46DU

Bossingham Road

CT188NS

Greenbanks

TN255HP

Pilgrims Way

CT188EQ

Mayfield Road

TN256ET

Whitehall Way

CT188LZ

Wentworth Close

TN256FS

Lees Grove

TN256BD

Mill Cottage

CT188EB

Red House Lane

CT45PS

Church Lane

CT188NX

St Marys Close

TN256LG

Main Road

CT46FL

North Downs West

CT214HX

Stone Street

TN256AU

Pilgrims' Way

CT46BL

North Downs West

CT214HB

Sandling Road

CT188NA

Stone Street

CT188HX

Canterbury Road

CT188NL

James Close

TN256JL

Barrow Hill

CT188DQ

Farthing Common

CT188JG

Silverlands Road

TN256FW

St Katherines Crescent

TN255JY

North Downs West

CT46XX

North Downs West

TN256LL

The Cedars

CT45PU

Stone Street

CT46BT

Curtis Lane

TN256BP

Homelands Close

CT46FJ

Stonegate Terrace

TN256EH

Main Road

CT188DN

Green Lane

CT188EE

North Lyminge Lane

CT188JE

Silverlands Road

TN255HR

North Downs West

CT214EX

The Street

TN256ED

Harringe Lane

CT188HY

Church Road

CT188DJ

Stone Street

TN256JX

Main Road

CT188NH

Ivy Close

TN256GD

Woodlees Close

Data Sources

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