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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 116 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
116
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
59.64(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.19(+182%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.73(+53%)
Other theft
12.89(+131%)
Burglary
6.22(+138%)
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £448,000 in Weald Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 up to £1,370,000.

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
Detached34£607,500
Flats7£315,000
Semi-Detached10£392,500
Terraced11£430,000

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

TN233US

Bears Green

TN238AL

Chilmington Green Lane

TN263JL

Bethersden Business Centre

TN263DU

Fridd Lane

TN233AP

The Street

TN233TQ

Parkland Crescent

TN234TZ

Bucksford Lane

TN263AH

School Road

TN263EW

Pluckley Road

TN263FD

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263NL

Woodgates Close

TN233BW

Bear's Lane

TN234ER

Ashford Road

TN263AA

Millfields Place

TN263AR

The Dene

TN263DA

Mill Road

TN263FA

Weald Central

TN263JG

Weald Central

TN233AS

The Street

TN261JT

Goldwell Lane

TN263DB

Batemans Corner

TN263HW

Gore Lane

TN263JF

Harbourne Lane

TN233BZ

Etchden Road

TN238AX

Bayside

TN238AY

Hays Mews

TN263DG

Kiln Lane

TN233AH

The Street

TN233BQ

Middle Close

TN233DS

Mock Lane

TN263HN

Harris Lane

TN263NA

The Laurels

TN306SS

Ashford Road

TN238BB

Weald Central

TN263BL

Forgefield

TN263BP

Summerhill Cottages

TN263NH

Weald Central

TN233UP

Fenland Way

TN263AJ

Wissenden Lane

TN263BW

Chester Avenue

TN263DQ

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN233BB

Singleton Road

TN233DN

Chilmington Green Road

TN233UR

Winterbourne Mews

TN261JR

Ashford Road

TN263EY

Weald Central

TN263LP

Maynard Villas

TN306SX

Biddenden Road

TN263HA

Bull Lane

TN263JE

Harbourne Lane

TN263LH

Standard Lane

TN263LW

Ashford Road

TN233AU

Padwell Lane

TN261JJ

Ashford Road

TN233AR

Weald Central

TN233DP

Chilmington Green

TN238AP

Meadows Grove

TN238AE

Ram Crescent

TN261JX

Weald Central

TN261JY

Daniels Water

TN263EQ

Pluckley Road

TN263LA

Whiston Avenue

TN263BA

Ashford Road

TN233AW

The Street

TN233AZ

Hillcrest

TN233DB

Ninn Lane

TN263DS

Etchden Road

TN263JD

Harbourne Lane

TN263JN

Plurenden Lane

TN263AG

The Street

TN263DR

Etchden Road

TN238BH

Dandelion Rise

TN263DT

Bethersden Road

TN263DY

Snoad Hill

TN263EN

Wissenden Lane

TN263LY

Ashford Road

TN233BE

The Paddocks

TN238AB

Bartlets Lane

TN263DP

Etchden Road

TN238AD

Herders Lane

TN263BU

Durrant Green

TN233UW

Ashford Road

TN263AP

Ashford Road

TN263EJ

Wissenden Lane

TN263JB

Church Hill

TN263NB

The Chennells

TN263ET

Pluckley Road

TN263HH

Pot Kiln Lane

TN263LJ

Ashford Road

TN233UN

Thicket Walk

TN233BA

Singleton Road

TN233AD

Chart Road

TN233TR

Discovery Drive

TN233UG

Kettle Lane

TN263AE

The Street

TN263EB

St Margarets Place

TN263EF

Pluckley Road

TN263EG

Pluckley Road

TN263HX

Pot Kiln Lane

TN233AL

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Data Sources

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