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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

TN263EH

Weald Central

TN263JP

Weald Central

TN238BN

Weald Central

TN263EL

Wissenden Lane

TN263JR

Standard Lane

TN233UF

Marsh Rise

TN263DZ

Sparrow Hatch Lane

TN233BY

Goldwell Lane

TN233DA

Ninn Lane

TN263DH

Batemans Corner

TN263JT

Plurenden Road

TN263WP

Church Hill

TN263DN

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263HE

Bethersden Road

TN263NF

Hookstead

TN238AN

Chilmington Crescent

TN238BA

Hollycroft

TN261JN

Sandy Lane

TN263LT

Greenside

TN233AY

Ashford Road

TN233UH

Laurel Court

TN233UQ

Lochan Green

TN263AQ

Church Hill

TN263AW

Orchard Field

TN263BY

Ashford Road

TN238AU

Ashford Road

TN263DJ

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263JJ

Weald Central

TN233DJ

Ashford Road

TN238AS

Chilmington Avenue

TN263AZ

Ashford Road

TN263LQ

Ashford Road

TN263BH

Bishop Close

TN263EU

Pluckley Road

TN263FE

Wildflower Grove

TN263HU

Pot Kiln Lane

TN263LG

Green Lane

TN263AL

Norton Lane

TN263AN

Orchard Field

TN263DE

Stone Green

TN306SQ

Pope Gardens

TN233BU

Weald Central

TN238AT

Oak Bourne Place

TN261JU

Purchase Lane

TN263DX

Bethersden Road

TN263EE

Pimphurst Lane

TN263LU

Greenside

TN263JX

Weald Central

TN233UE

Marsh Rise

TN238AR

Woodland Rise

TN261JP

Ashford Road

TN261JS

Goldwell Lane

TN263BD

Ashford Road

TN306SN

Swain Road

TN263DL

Ashford Road

TN263ND

Hopes Grove

TN238AF

Lamb Lane

TN263JU

Ashford Road

TN263BE

Weald Central

TN263LD

The Martins

TN233AF

Chart Road

TN233AJ

Forge Cottages

TN263AD

The Street

TN263LB

Ashford Road

TN263NE

Ashford Road

TN233BD

Coronation Drive

TN261JL

Ashford Road

TN263BZ

Ashford Road

TN263FB

Ransley Field

TN306SY

Biddenden Road

TN233DH

Ashford Road

TN238AZ

Oakwood Mews

TN263AY

Lovelace Court

TN263HP

Weald Central

TN233AN

The Street

TN233DD

Waterside Terrace

TN263DW

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263HY

Cripple Hill

TN233DL

Chilmington Green Road

TN238AH

Bull Bridge Way

TN238BJ

Chilmington Green Lane

TN263JQ

Weald Central

TN263LX

Millfield

TN233DW

Chilmington Green

TN238AG

Cowslip Court

TN263LL

Ashford Road

TN263QU

Redbrook Street

TN263BS

Eugene Cottages

TN263HJ

Green Lane

TN233AE

Chart Road

TN233BX

Railway Cottages

TN233UL

Oxbow Court

TN263BN

Chester Avenue

TN263BQ

Ashford Road

TN263DF

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263JH

Redbrook Street

TN261JZ

Park Lane

TN263AU

Ashford Road

TN263ER

Halden Close

TN263JA

Shadowlands Lane

Data Sources

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