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Saxon Shore

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About

Saxon Shore ward occupies the southeastern edge of the Ashford Borough, characterised by a mix of rural villages and smaller settlements. The area includes the communities of Hamstreet and Orlestone, along with surrounding farmland and woodland. The landscape is largely defined by the flat, open Romney Marsh to the south, with a network of drainage channels and dykes. This is a predominantly agricultural part of Kent, with a scattered population.

The Royal Military Canal, a historic defensive waterway constructed in the early 1800s, runs through the ward. This feature shapes the local environment and provides a distinct linear habitat. The area contains several designated conservation sites, including parts of the Romney Marsh Special Protection Area. Settlement patterns here are defined by village centres and isolated farmsteads rather than urban development.

Area overview

On average Saxon Shore has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saxon Shore is £71,336 per year. There are 1 schools in Saxon Shore: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Saxon Shore is home to around 2,644 people, with a population density of about 61.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saxon Shore Population
2,644
Population density
61.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.69(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-24%)
Other theft
3.4(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.4(-72%)
Drugs
2.65(-4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,453
92.64%
Other White
57
2.15%
Indian
25
0.94%
Irish
17
0.64%
Pakistani
16
0.6%
Total population: 2,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
700
31.96%
Level 3 (A level)
405
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
362
16.53%
No qualifications
336
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
202
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 2,190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
485
45.2%
Owns with a mortgage
356
33.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
61
5.68%
Other social rented
59
5.5%
Social rents from council
47
4.38%
Total households: 1,073

Property prices in Saxon Shore

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Saxon Shore area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saxon Shore 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 Saxon Shore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£620,000
Terraced3£302,000
Semi-Detached5£395,000
Flats4£177,500

10 years median price trend in Saxon Shore

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saxon Shore.

All postcodes in Saxon Shore

TN262NU

Hamstreet Road

TN257GF

Wheatfields

TN262QQ

Wey Street

TN257JU

Bonnington Road

TN257JE

Brisley Lane

TN262PJ

Stone Cross Road

TN262NS

Hamstreet Road

TN257AW

Bourne Road

TN257DE

Bank Road

TN262PX

Kitsbridge Lane

TN262PG

Gill Lane

TN257JS

Ashford Road

TN256AF

Church Lane

TN262PS

Saxon Shore

TN257BU

Giggers Green Road

TN257AX

Bonnington Road

TN262EG

Bromley Green Road

TN262PZ

Kitsbridge Lane

TN257DX

Goldwell Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.