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Tenterden South

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About

Tenterden South ward encompasses the southern portion of this historic market town, characterised by residential streets that extend towards the surrounding Kentish countryside. The area includes local shopping parades along the High Street and quieter neighbourhoods with a mix of housing styles. Its layout reflects the town's organic growth, with older properties situated closer to the commercial core.

The ward's boundary reaches the outskirts, where development gives way to fields and hedgerows. A notable local feature is the terminus of the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a preserved steam line, which anchors the southern end of the town. This area serves primarily as a residential community for Ashford borough, with direct access to the town's central amenities and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Tenterden South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tenterden South is £55,270 per year. There are 2 schools in Tenterden South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tenterden South is home to around 2,752 people, with a population density of about 233.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tenterden South Population
2,752
Population density
233.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.51(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.62(+125%)
Other theft
15.99(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.53(+125%)
Shoplifting
13.81(+73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,553
92.77%
Other White
69
2.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.65%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
17
0.62%
Other
17
0.62%
Total population: 2,752

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
730
31.26%
No qualifications
415
17.77%
Level 3 (A level)
379
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
366
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
241
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 2,335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
596
46.09%
Owns with a mortgage
264
20.42%
Social rents from council
150
11.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
130
10.05%
Other social rented
78
6.03%
Total households: 1,293

Property prices in Tenterden South

Median price£464,000
Price per sq ft£441
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £591K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £464,000 (about £441 per square foot) in Tenterden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £1,145,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tenterden South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£597,500£503
Semi-Detached21£435,000£440
Terraced7£340,000£432
Flats6£225,000£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tenterden South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tenterden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£270,000£352,000£277,500
2017£502,500£270,000£300,000£333,725
2018£494,500£344,950£429,998£325,500
2019£545,000£360,000£408,250£249,000
2020£520,000£285,000£415,000£307,500
2021£544,998£310,000£389,995£365,000
2022£645,000£270,000£435,000£336,500
2023£614,995£297,000£464,995£338,750
2024£620,000£320,000£420,000£330,000
2025£595,000£265,000£474,000£367,500
2026£592,500£184,500£375,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tenterden South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tenterden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£351£380£325£332
2017£365£351£332£358
2018£386£559£356£376
2019£388£508£363£306
2020£376£413£346£342
2021£410£406£387£392
2022£435£432£417£333
2023£461£427£428£481
2024£441£344£457£409
2025£515£318£444£454
2026£432£225£407£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tenterden South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tenterden South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Tenterden South

Is Tenterden South safe?

Tenterden South records about 91 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 Tenterden South?

The median sale price in Tenterden South is £464,000 (about £441 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Tenterden South?

Tenterden South has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Tenterden South?

Tenterden South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tenterden South sits around rank 17,322 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 Tenterden South?

The average household income in Tenterden South is around £55,270 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Tenterden South?

Tenterden South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pam Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Tenterden South

TN307NH

Longfield

TN306EX

Six Fields Path

TN306FB

Mercer Drive

TN307BN

Shrubcote

TN307FD

Smallhythe Road

TN306BJ

High Street

TN306BS

Recreation Ground Road

TN306BD

High Street

TN307BD

Appledore Road

TN306RF

Oaks Road

TN306RL

East Hill

TN306BL

Recreation Ground Road

TN307BB

Limes Close

TN307DY

Smallhythe Road

TN306EU

Six Fields Path

TN306RP

Beacon Oak Road

TN307DJ

Appledore Road

TN307AY

Appledore Road

TN306JN

Bennetts Mews

TN307DD

Appledore Road

TN307DW

Preston Lane

TN307DZ

Three Fields Road

TN306FE

Pierce Lane

TN306EY

Bridewell Lane

TN306BW

Sayers Lane

TN306LB

High Street

TN307AQ

Three Fields Road

TN307BF

Bishop Crescent

TN307DU

Holdstock Road

TN307EQ

Smallhythe Road

TN306RJ

Hales Close

TN307LN

Smallhythe Road

TN307DF

Appledore Road

TN307FB

Bramley Grove

TN307DE

Appledore Road

TN306JH

Woodbury Lane

TN306FH

Recreation Ground Road

TN307BH

Shrubcote

TN307BX

Priory Way

TN306LE

Highbury Lane

TN306BH

High Street

TN306FL

Jacksons Lane

TN307LA

Reading Street

TN306LA

Bridewell Lane

TN306JY

High Street

TN306RE

Elmfield

TN307DG

Appledore Road

TN307BZ

Abbott Way

TN307BY

Kiln Field

TN307AB

Cruttenden Close

TN306RA

Recreation Ground Road

TN307LJ

Old Tannery Close

TN306ES

Bells Lane

TN307BS

Southgate Road

TN307BW

Shrubcote

TN307LP

Cherry Orchard

TN307DB

Appledore Road

TN307AN

Woodchurch Road

TN306FJ

Fuggle Drive

TN306JU

Burgess Row

TN306BN

High Street

TN307DP

Woodchurch Road

TN306FA

Bridewell Lane

TN306RG

The Croft

TN307EZ

Rother Drive

TN306ET

Theatre Square

TN307BG

Shrubcote

TN306JS

High Street

TN307DR

Woodchurch Road

TN307HT

Reading Street

TN306RB

East Cross

TN307FA

Acorn Road

TN307BA

Shrubcote

TN307DN

Preston Lane

TN307LQ

Austens Orchard

TN307BL

Shrubcote

TN306BB

High Street

TN306FD

Burgess Drive

TN306RH

Oaks Road

TN307DL

Appledore Road

TN307DS

William Judge Close

TN307BU

Collison Place

TN307DA

Sandy Lane

TN307HS

Reading Street

TN307BJ

Shrubcote

TN307DH

Appledore Road

TN307BQ

Tilden Gill Road

TN306LD

Willow Tree

TN306JX

Tenterden South

TN307BE

Appledore Road

TN307BP

Shrubcote

TN307LH

Smallhythe Road

TN306JR

West Cross

TN307DX

Goodsall Road

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.