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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 moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 1 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 7,203.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
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
51.95(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.06(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.44(+155%)
Shoplifting
8.51(+6%)
Other theft
5.58(0%)
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

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Stanhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,250 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanhope 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 Stanhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£101,250
Terraced11£250,000

10 years median price trend in Stanhope

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

Data Sources

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