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About

Washford is a largely residential area situated directly east of Ashford town centre, separated by the River Stour. The ward encompasses the suburban neighbourhoods around Kennington and parts of the Willesborough Lees. Its landscape is primarily characterised by post-war housing developments, local schools, and several retail parks that serve the wider community. The area is defined by its proximity to major transport corridors, including the M20 motorway which forms its southern boundary.

A notable local landmark is the Washford Industrial Estate, a significant employment zone that has shaped the area's economic character. The ward contains several green spaces, such as the playing fields at Julie Rose Stadium and the linear park along the Great Stour riverbank. Residential streets are typically quiet, with a mix of detached houses, semis, and some older terraced properties near the core. The area functions as a practical suburb, providing housing and services close to the town's commercial heart.

Area overview

On average Washford has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washford is £50,115 per year. There are 1 schools in Washford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Washford is home to around 2,514 people, with a population density of about 5,143.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washford Population
2,514
Population density
5,143.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.1(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.67(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.92(+116%)
Shoplifting
7.56(-5%)
Drugs
6.36(+130%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,104
83.69%
Other Asian
98
3.9%
Other White
91
3.62%
African
48
1.91%
Other
30
1.19%
Total population: 2,514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
449
23.22%
No qualifications
385
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
357
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
294
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
253
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 1,934

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
350
35.61%
Owns outright
300
30.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
19.02%
Other social rented
84
8.55%
Social rents from council
31
3.15%
Total households: 983

Property prices in Washford

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£361
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £348K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Washford area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £487,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£455,000£362
Terraced10£330,000£358
Semi-Detached15£280,000£403
Flats10£140,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362,500£137,000£242,000£248,750
2017£324,500£130,000£236,450£225,000
2018£316,000£163,500£227,500£220,000
2019£310,000£145,000£228,000£228,000
2020£286,000£140,200£255,000£220,000
2021£410,000£138,000£255,000£248,750
2022£412,500£110,000£287,500£294,250
2023£380,000£152,000£285,000£319,000
2024£477,000£127,000£272,500£270,000
2025£380,000£140,000£280,000£325,000
2026£450,000£200,000£295,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£232£289£212
2017£261£216£306£259
2018£295£248£338£268
2019£345£223£321£294
2020£326£214£338£285
2021£352£230£351£305
2022£356£219£365£300
2023£368£257£397£339
2024£321£220£379£317
2025£347£245£400£341
2026£408£214£406£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Washford

Is Washford safe?

Washford records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Washford?

The median sale price in Washford is £280,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Washford?

Washford has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Washford?

Washford scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Washford sits around rank 19,006 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 Washford?

The average household income in Washford is around £50,115 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Washford?

Washford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Clive John Hallett (Labour Party).

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.