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About

Singleton East is a residential ward located in the southern part of Ashford town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and modern developments. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as those near the Stour Centre. The ward is served by primary schools and provides convenient access to the town's major shopping and transport facilities.

The residential streets are generally quiet, with good pedestrian links to the central amenities. A notable local feature is the proximity to the historic Singleton Manor, which grounds a part of the area's identity. The ward is primarily functional, offering straightforward living with easy connections to Ashford International Station and the M20 motorway for wider travel.

Area overview

On average Singleton East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Singleton East is £48,509 per year. There are 1 schools in Singleton East: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Singleton East is home to around 2,682 people, with a population density of about 3,571.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Singleton East Population
2,682
Population density
3,571.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.06(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.88(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.66(+143%)
Shoplifting
9.32(+16%)
Other theft
7.46(+34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,250
83.8%
Other White
159
5.92%
Other Asian
63
2.35%
African
58
2.16%
Other
37
1.38%
Total population: 2,685

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
598
27.58%
Level 3 (A level)
421
19.42%
No qualifications
365
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
360
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
239
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 2,168

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
454
37.74%
Owns outright
328
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
27.02%
Social rents from council
41
3.41%
Other forms of private rent
31
2.58%
Total households: 1,203

Property prices in Singleton East

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Singleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Singleton East 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 Singleton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£390,000
Flats3£146,000
Semi-Detached9£278,000
Terraced19£220,000

10 years median price trend in Singleton East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Singleton East.

Data Sources

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