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About

Victoria ward lies in the central area of Ashford, encompassing the primary commercial and retail district. It is centered around the High Street and the County Square shopping centre, forming the main hub for shopping and services in the town. The area includes the Elwick Place leisure complex with its cinema and food hall, alongside numerous banks, chain stores, and the main post office.

The ward is primarily urban and commercial, with residential streets radiating from the core. It contains the historic parish church of St Mary's, which sits adjacent to the modern shopping developments. Public transport connections are focused here, with Ashford International railway station situated just to the south, outside the immediate ward boundary.

Area overview

On average Victoria has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 209 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Victoria is £54,380 per year. There are 4 schools in Victoria: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Victoria is home to around 7,172 people, with a population density of about 2,711.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
209
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Victoria Population
7,172
Population density
2,711.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.53(+238%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.89(+391%)
Shoplifting
40.02(+399%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.52(+296%)
Other theft
17.15(+207%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,809
67.06%
Other Asian
659
9.19%
Other White
547
7.63%
African
238
3.32%
Other
208
2.9%
Total population: 7,171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,771
30.25%
No qualifications
1,126
19.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
900
15.37%
Level 3 (A level)
876
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
713
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,855

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
927
30.27%
Owns with a mortgage
740
24.17%
Owns outright
568
18.55%
Social rents from council
476
15.55%
Other social rented
202
6.6%
Total households: 3,062

Property prices in Victoria

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Victoria 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 Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£375,000
Flats22£197,000
Semi-Detached19£305,000
Terraced29£295,000

10 years median price trend in Victoria

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

Data Sources

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