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Upper Weald

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upper Weald Population

2,636

Population density

80.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,444

92.86%

Other White

2.01%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

1.86%

Irish

0.76%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

Total population: 2,632

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£800,000	£561,000	£712,500	£950,000	£1,200,000
Flats	1	£280,000	£280,000	£280,000	£280,000	£280,000
Semi-Detached	6	£437,500	£330,625	£390,625	£516,250	£637,500
Terraced	5	£295,000	£252,000	£260,000	£350,000	£426,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Weald

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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