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About

The Roman ward occupies a central area of Ashford, primarily north of the railway station and the town centre. It is a largely residential district with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The area is bordered by major transport routes, including the railway lines and the A28 Canterbury Road, which contribute to its connectivity. Its proximity to the town's commercial core means local amenities and services are easily accessible for residents.

A notable feature is the presence of the Stour Centre, a large leisure complex with swimming pools and a sports hall, serving as a community hub. The ward is also home to the Julie Rose Stadium, an athletics track used for regional competitions. Residential streets are interspersed with several green spaces, such as Victoria Park, providing recreational areas. The area's layout reflects its historical development as part of the town's expansion during the railway era.

Area overview

On average Roman has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roman is £56,653 per year. Roman is home to around 3,450 people, with a population density of about 4,098.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roman Population
3,450
Population density
4,098.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.22(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.54(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.04(+102%)
Other theft
7.25(+29%)
Shoplifting
5.51(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,803
81.25%
Other White
162
4.7%
African
130
3.77%
Other
59
1.71%
Other Asian
48
1.39%
Total population: 3,450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
834
31.34%
Level 3 (A level)
544
20.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
467
17.55%
No qualifications
330
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
282
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 2,661

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
615
49.12%
Owns outright
285
22.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
214
17.09%
Other social rented
60
4.79%
Shared ownership
45
3.59%
Total households: 1,252

Property prices in Roman

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£368
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £443K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £368 per square foot) in Roman area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roman over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£455,000£369
Semi-Detached10£330,000£337
Terraced14£307,500£396
Flats3£187,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roman

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roman.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£150,500£260,250£218,750
2017£380,000£162,000£280,000£246,000
2018£385,000£170,000£287,000£242,500
2019£405,000£166,750£283,500£235,000
2020£407,500£161,000£300,000£253,500
2021£405,000£179,998£330,000£277,000
2022£450,000£195,000£337,000£295,000
2023£426,000£154,500£299,000£283,750
2024£435,000£203,500£381,000£275,000
2025£450,000£187,000£324,000£307,500
2026£475,000£210,000£345,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roman.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roman.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£215£315£298
2017£314£253£292£324
2018£306£247£294£324
2019£297£263£326£289
2020£319£249£316£318
2021£343£270£328£340
2022£397£298£368£336
2023£348£248£330£401
2024£376£298£382£376
2025£374£280£359£406
2026£354£342£337£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roman.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roman in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Roman

Is Roman safe?

Roman records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Roman?

The median sale price in Roman is £350,000 (about £368 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Roman?

Roman scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Roman sits around rank 25,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Roman?

The average household income in Roman is around £56,653 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Roman?

Roman is represented by 1 elected councillor: Heather Angela Hayward (Ashford Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.