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Upper Weald

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About

Upper Weald ward lies in the northern part of the Ashford borough, characterised by its rural landscape of farmland and scattered villages. The area includes settlements like Hothfield and Westwell, with a mix of residential properties and agricultural holdings. The topography features gentle slopes and open fields, with the Greensand Way footpath traversing the area.

A notable local feature is the Hothfield Heathlands, a nature reserve preserving rare acid grassland and bog habitats. The ward's community is served by local village halls and pubs, maintaining a distinct, quiet character separate from the urban centre of Ashford. Road connections like the A20 provide links to surrounding towns.

Area overview

On average Upper Weald has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Weald is £57,644 per year. There are 3 schools in Upper Weald: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upper Weald is home to around 2,636 people, with a population density of about 80.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Weald Population
2,636
Population density
80.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.08(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.9(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.52(+94%)
Other theft
12.14(+118%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+110%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,444
92.86%
Other White
53
2.01%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
49
1.86%
Irish
20
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.46%
Total population: 2,632

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
708
32.33%
No qualifications
411
18.77%
Level 3 (A level)
378
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
348
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
185
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 2,190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
416
38.31%
Owns with a mortgage
339
31.22%
Social rents from council
150
13.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
109
10.04%
Other forms of private rent
35
3.22%
Total households: 1,086

Property prices in Upper Weald

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Upper Weald area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Weald 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 Upper Weald over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£800,000
Flats1£280,000
Semi-Detached6£437,500
Terraced5£295,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Weald

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

All postcodes in Upper Weald

TN270TA

Rose Farm Road

TN233BT

Godinton Lane

TN261EU

West Street

TN270AU

Charing Heath Road

TN270PN

Swan Lane

TN270RU

Pluckley Road

TN270QX

Station Road

TN261DT

Beech Drive

TN270BN

Barnfield Road

TN270SU

Upper Weald

TN270SB

Malmains Road

TN261ES

The Street

TN261EB

Sackville Close

TN261HB

The Bogs

TN270QN

Nettlepole Lane

TN270RE

Smarden Road

TN270RL

Station Road

TN270PX

Rooting Street

TN270RF

Smarden Road

TN270PA

Shipland Houses

TN270PP

Upper Weald

TN270PU

Little Chart Forstal

TN261DW

Meadow View

TN261EQ

Park Drive

TN270BH

Hurst Lane

TN261EF

Common Way

TN261EL

Church Lane

TN270PZ

Little Chart Road

TN270PT

Swan Lane

TN270QA

The Street

TN261DU

Tufton Road

TN270BG

Wind Hill Lane

TN270RT

The Grove

TN270SP

Smarden Road

TN270PQ

Upper Weald

TN233FZ

Godinton Lane

TN261HD

Hothfield Common

TN270BA

Bank Cottages

TN270PD

Kingsland Cottage

TN270QY

Station Road

TN270ST

Mundy Bois Road

TN261AB

Coach Drive

TN270BT

Vicarage Lane

TN270AX

Egerton Road

TN261EN

Bethersden Road

TN261ER

Pluckley Road

TN270PJ

Swan Lane

TN270SJ

Glebe Cottage

TN261DR

Park Drive

TN270RY

Dowle Street

TN254LS

Ram Lane

TN254LT

Ram Lane

TN270PW

Westfields

TN261DY

Coach Drive

TN270PL

Swan Lane

TN261EH

Thanet Terrace

TN270EP

Hurstford Lane

TN270RS

The Grove

TN261AR

Maidstone Road

TN261EX

West Street

TN270BX

Warren Houses

TN270QT

The Street

TN270RW

Smarden Road

TN261AZ

Cedar Bungalows

TN261EJ

The Street

TN270BE

Wind Hill

TN270ER

Hurstford Lane

TN270PR

Surrenden Park

TN270QE

The Street

TN270QZ

Station Road

TN270QB

The Terrace

TN261EA

Beech Drive

TN270QF

The Street

TN270QH

Pluckley Road

TN270QJ

Nettlepole Lane

TN270RP

Dering Terrace

TN270BP

Barnfield Road

TN270ES

Calehill Road

TN261ED

Plantation Close

TN270QG

Calehill Park

TN261EG

Park Drive

TN270RR

The Grove

TN270DZ

Station Road

TN270PF

Egerton Road

TN270PH

Smarden Road

TN270SL

Upper Weald

TN270QS

The Street

TN270SN

Smarden Road

ME172BT

Primrose Cottages

TN261DS

Beech Drive

TN261DX

Beech Drive

TN261EW

Rippers Cross Cottage

TN270BD

Wind Hill

TN270SS

Upper Weald

TN270PE

Egerton Road

TN270RD

Thorne Estate

TN270QL

Jennings Farm Cottage

TN270SE

Malmains Road

TN270RJ

Chambers Green Road

TN270BU

Church Hill

Data Sources

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