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North Downs West

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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North Downs West Population

6,272

Population density

96.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,903

94.15%

Other White

151

2.41%

Irish

0.54%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.41%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.4%

Total population: 6,270

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£580,000	£319,000	£435,000	£745,000	£1,103,000
Flats	2	£131,975	£124,798	£127,988	£135,963	£139,153
Semi-Detached	36	£370,000	£269,250	£330,000	£421,250	£535,000
Terraced	13	£285,000	£226,000	£240,000	£332,000	£419,200

10 years median price trend in North Downs West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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