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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

TN256BQ

Brabourne Lane

CT188LA

North Downs West

TN256DY

Broad Street

CT46DR

Sandy Lane

CT46BU

Stone Street

TN256DF

Stone Street

TN256BX

Siegfried Close

CT188HP

Station Road

TN256DJ

Yew Tree Close

TN256JJ

Barrow Hill

CT45PF

Lime Kiln Lane

CT188DS

Skeete Road

CT188JL

Palm Tree Way

CT188DW

Woodland Road

TN256BN

North Downs West

TN256HF

Greenfields

CT188HF

Mount Pleasant Close

TN256EQ

Main Road

CT188EJ

Church Road

TN256UA

Church Field

CT46BA

Split Lane

TN256DG

Kennett Lane

TN256JT

Barrow Hill

CT45PT

Stelling Church Cottages

CT188JQ

Silverlands Road

Data Sources

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