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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.7% 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 £57,146 per year. The median sale price in North Downs West is £405,000 (around £369 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,625 and £500,000. There are 5 schools in North Downs West: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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
4.7%
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

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £369
Sales (last 12 months): 102
Typical range (middle 50%): £321K – £500K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £369 per square foot) in North Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Downs West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£510,000£400
Semi-Detached36£395,000£371
Terraced17£285,000£323
Flats5£190,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Downs West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£110,000£237,000£230,000
2017£379,500£108,500£259,995£247,000
2018£471,250£185,000£325,000£250,000
2019£450,000£142,500£278,000£255,500
2020£480,000£127,000£320,000£265,000
2021£465,000£133,000£310,873£238,500
2022£485,000£183,500£339,995£331,000
2023£547,500£137,000£330,000£320,000
2024£515,000£143,000£362,000£310,000
2025£545,000£169,250£360,000£299,000
2026£465,000£190,000£392,500£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£222£290£265
2017£293£192£308£276
2018£321£196£327£319
2019£327£282£314£298
2020£346£183£353£335
2021£358£260£348£339
2022£366£341£351£376
2023£422£232£379£373
2024£395£262£388£381
2025£386£105£380£371
2026£409£219£376£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Downs West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for North Downs West ward.

Local councillors

Elaine Martin

North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jenny Hollingsbee

North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative