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About

Singleton West is a residential ward situated on the western side of Ashford, Kent. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes built from the mid-20th century onwards. It is bordered by major transport routes, including the A20 and the railway line, which connect it to Ashford's town centre and beyond. The local geography is generally flat, characteristic of the wider Ashford area.

Community facilities include the Singleton Environment Centre, which provides a focus for local ecology and education. The ward contains several schools and small local shops catering to daily needs. A notable feature is the presence of the Singleton Lake and surrounding green spaces, offering recreational walking paths. The area functions largely as a commuter suburb for Ashford's town centre and the wider employment opportunities provided by the high-speed rail link to London.

Area overview

On average Singleton West has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Singleton West is £62,489 per year. Singleton West is home to around 3,039 people, with a population density of about 5,761.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Singleton West Population
3,039
Population density
5,761.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.27(-5%)
Other theft
7.24(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.24(-41%)
Burglary
3.95(+52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,476
81.39%
Other White
172
5.65%
African
120
3.94%
Indian
45
1.48%
Other Asian
41
1.35%
Total population: 3,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
762
32.96%
Level 3 (A level)
506
21.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
415
17.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
10.55%
No qualifications
229
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
520
45.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
290
25.11%
Owns outright
252
21.82%
Shared ownership
46
3.98%
Other social rented
23
1.99%
Total households: 1,155

Property prices in Singleton West

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£371
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£256K – £357K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £371 per square foot) in Singleton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Singleton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£375,000£383
Semi-Detached10£312,750£381
Terraced17£270,000£381
Flats6£165,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Singleton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Singleton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,000£138,000£232,000£247,498
2017£344,000£155,000£260,000£240,000
2018£330,000£145,000£275,000£242,500
2019£350,000£145,000£262,000£250,000
2020£350,000£165,000£275,000£247,500
2021£372,000£179,000£295,000£245,000
2022£487,500£181,000£325,000£295,000
2023£462,000£198,500£356,500£275,000
2024£423,750£150,000£285,000£254,500
2025£375,000£170,000£322,500£270,000
2026£403,200£160,000£362,500£305,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Singleton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Singleton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£228£317£263
2017£293£227£298£294
2018£310£254£289£308
2019£328£251£294£308
2020£310£196£304£310
2021£315£273£357£337
2022£320£301£392£373
2023£378£309£354£375
2024£336£280£401£380
2025£377£214£376£387
2026£190£275£311£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Singleton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Singleton West

Is Singleton West safe?

Singleton West records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Singleton West?

The median sale price in Singleton West is £272,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Singleton West?

Singleton West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Singleton West sits around rank 23,872 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 Singleton West?

The average household income in Singleton West is around £62,489 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Singleton West?

Singleton West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sally Ann Gathern (Labour Party).

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.