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About

Stanhope ward lies in the northwestern part of Ashford, primarily consisting of residential estates built from the 1960s onwards. The area is characterised by a mix of semi-detached and detached housing, with several local parks and green spaces interspersed throughout. Its road network connects directly to the town centre and the major A28 corridor, facilitating daily commutes.

The ward is home to the Julie Rose Stadium, an athletics venue that hosts regional competitions. Educational facilities include several primary schools and the Towers School and Sixth Form Centre. A large supermarket serves as a key retail hub, while the surrounding streets maintain a quiet, suburban atmosphere distinct from the busier central districts.

Area overview

On average Stanhope has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 42.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanhope is £50,914 per year. There are 2 schools in Stanhope: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stanhope is home to around 3,407 people, with a population density of about 7,203 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanhope Population
3,407
Population density
7,203 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.96(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.53(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.2(+182%)
Shoplifting
4.99(-37%)
Other theft
4.4(-22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,433
71.47%
Other Asian
314
9.22%
Other White
221
6.49%
Other
87
2.56%
African
83
2.44%
Total population: 3,404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
720
29.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
430
17.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
415
17.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
360
14.81%
Level 3 (A level)
305
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 2,430

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
283
26.6%
Owns with a mortgage
234
21.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
189
17.76%
Social rents from council
157
14.76%
Owns outright
145
13.63%
Total households: 1,064

Property prices in Stanhope

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £255K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Stanhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced10£243,500£267
Flats5£150,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanhope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanhope.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£43,800£175,000£180,000
2017£112,500£179,000£186,000
2018£138,250£198,000£192,500
2019£116,250£220,000£201,750
2020£139,000£236,250£210,000
2021£130,000£220,000£213,000
2022£130,000£238,000£251,250
2023£97,500£256,250£245,500
2024£282,500£242,500
2025£150,000£255,000
2026£145,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanhope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanhope.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67£163£184
2017£199£187£185
2018£214£178£195
2019£186£252£200
2020£221£218£216
2021£212£181£223
2022£236£246£254
2023£189£260£250
2024£271£259
2025£188£270
2026£245£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanhope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Stanhope

Is Stanhope safe?

Stanhope records about 84 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 Stanhope?

The median sale price in Stanhope is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stanhope?

Stanhope has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stanhope?

Stanhope scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stanhope sits around rank 2,907 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 Stanhope?

The average household income in Stanhope is around £50,914 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stanhope?

Stanhope is represented by 1 elected councillor: Brendan Chilton (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.