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Weald Central

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About

Weald Central ward encompasses the historic core of Ashford town, centred around the high street and its immediate surrounding streets. This area functions as the primary commercial and retail hub for the borough, hosting a mix of chain stores, independent businesses, and the main shopping centre. The ward includes the town's main transport interchange, with the railway station providing direct links to London and the continent.

The area is characterised by post-war redevelopment alongside surviving older buildings, such as the parish church of St Mary the Virgin. A notable feature is the Stour River, which flows through the ward, with sections channelled through the town centre. Public spaces include the Memorial Gardens and the Elwick Place development, which incorporates a cinema and food hall, reflecting its role as a central gathering point.

Area overview

On average Weald Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weald Central is £61,166 per year. There are 4 schools in Weald Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Weald Central is home to around 4,343 people, with a population density of about 80.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weald Central Population
4,343
Population density
80.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.18(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.88(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.81(+161%)
Other theft
15.66(+179%)
Other crime
5.99(+217%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,972
91.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
120
2.76%
Other White
80
1.84%
Irish
33
0.76%
Other Asian
21
0.48%
Total population: 4,341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
977
27.07%
No qualifications
715
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
637
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
542
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
412
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 3,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
742
42.64%
Owns with a mortgage
529
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
10.52%
Social rents from council
161
9.25%
Other forms of private rent
66
3.79%
Total households: 1,740

Property prices in Weald Central

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £466,250 in Weald Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weald Central 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 Weald Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£387,500
Detached34£675,000
Flats4£315,000
Terraced8£427,500

10 years median price trend in Weald Central

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

All postcodes in Weald Central

TN263DA

Mill Road

TN238AA

Highwood Drive

TN263JU

Ashford Road

TN263JT

Plurenden Road

TN238AB

Bartlets Lane

TN233DD

Waterside Terrace

TN263BZ

Ashford Road

TN263DR

Etchden Road

TN233BB

Singleton Road

TN263HX

Pot Kiln Lane

TN263NF

Hookstead

TN263DG

Kiln Lane

TN263NL

Woodgates Close

TN233DH

Ashford Road

TN233AU

Padwell Lane

TN261JU

Purchase Lane

TN263JG

Weald Central

TN261JZ

Park Lane

TN238AF

Lamb Lane

TN233TQ

Parkland Crescent

TN233BS

Godinton Lane

TN233UE

Marsh Rise

TN238AT

Oak Bourne Place

TN263DP

Etchden Road

TN263EY

Weald Central

TN233AS

The Street

TN238BB

Weald Central

TN233DN

Chilmington Green Road

TN233UB

Glen View

TN263ND

Hopes Grove

TN263ET

Pluckley Road

TN263AL

Norton Lane

TN263HW

Gore Lane

TN263HU

Pot Kiln Lane

TN263LN

Bramley

TN238AL

Chilmington Green Lane

TN263LP

Maynard Villas

TN233BZ

Etchden Road

TN263EJ

Wissenden Lane

TN263AR

The Dene

TN233UP

Fenland Way

TN233AL

Sunnyside Villas

TN238BG

Weald Central

TN263QU

Redbrook Street

TN263LH

Standard Lane

TN263FB

Ransley Field

TN238AE

Ram Crescent

TN263NG

Little Robhurst

TN263FD

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN233AN

The Street

TN238AU

Ashford Road

TN263NE

Ashford Road

TN263HJ

Green Lane

TN263JE

Harbourne Lane

TN261JY

Daniels Water

TN263EB

St Margarets Place

TN233UQ

Lochan Green

TN263LT

Greenside

TN263EE

Pimphurst Lane

TN263DT

Bethersden Road

TN238AW

Lakeview Gardens

TN233TR

Discovery Drive

TN263EU

Pluckley Road

TN233AH

The Street

TN263NA

The Laurels

TN238BJ

Chilmington Green Lane

TN233TP

Parkland Drive

TN263AZ

Ashford Road

TN238BA

Hollycroft

TN263JJ

Weald Central

TN263JS

Standard Lane

TN263LY

Ashford Road

TN238AX

Bayside

TN263FE

Wildflower Grove

TN263HN

Harris Lane

TN263BT

George Grove

TN233US

Bears Green

TN263BA

Ashford Road

TN263LU

Greenside

TN233BX

Railway Cottages

TN233BA

Singleton Road

TN263FA

Woodchurch Road

TN238BN

Weald Central

TN238AH

Bull Bridge Way

TN263DL

Ashford Road

TN233AW

The Street

TN263AH

School Road

TN263LG

Green Lane

TN233UL

Oxbow Court

TN233AT

The Street

TN306ST

Biddenden Road

TN238AS

Chilmington Avenue

TN263AY

Lovelace Court

TN263AT

Ashford Road

TN233BD

Coronation Drive

TN263AX

Ashford Road

TN263BY

Ashford Road

TN263DU

Fridd Lane

TN263LS

Church Hill

TN263EQ

Pluckley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.