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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

TN238AP

Meadows Grove

TN263HA

Bull Lane

TN263EN

Wissenden Lane

TN263LF

Ashford Road

TN263BL

Forgefield

TN263HP

Weald Central

TN263EH

Weald Central

TN234TZ

Bucksford Lane

TN233UD

Coppice Drive

TN263DF

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263AG

The Street

TN263AJ

Wissenden Lane

TN306SN

Swain Road

TN263WP

Church Hill

TN261JX

Weald Central

TN263BG

Ashford Road

TN263JN

Plurenden Lane

TN263LA

Whiston Avenue

TN233UH

Laurel Court

TN233BE

The Paddocks

TN306SU

Biddenden Road

TN261JT

Goldwell Lane

TN263LB

Ashford Road

TN233DS

Mock Lane

TN263LJ

Ashford Road

TN263DQ

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263DY

Snoad Hill

TN233AP

The Street

TN238AY

Hays Mews

TN263JA

Shadowlands Lane

TN233AX

The Street

TN233UG

Kettle Lane

TN261JN

Sandy Lane

TN263EL

Wissenden Lane

TN263AQ

Church Hill

TN261JL

Ashford Road

TN263BJ

Brissenden Green Lane

TN263LD

The Martins

TN263JX

Weald Central

TN263BE

Weald Central

TN306SY

Biddenden Road

TN233AY

Ashford Road

TN238BH

Dandelion Rise

TN238AR

Woodland Rise

TN306SS

Ashford Road

TN263AN

Orchard Field

TN263JR

Standard Lane

TN263AF

Forge Hill

TN263NQ

Ashford Road

TN238AQ

Green Mews

TN263JH

Redbrook Street

TN233UN

Thicket Walk

TN233BQ

Middle Close

TN233DP

Chilmington Green

TN233UF

Marsh Rise

TN263HD

Bethersden Road

TN263EW

Pluckley Road

TN261JP

Ashford Road

TN263LE

Ashford Road

TN263LL

Ashford Road

TN233AR

Weald Central

TN263BD

Ashford Road

TN263DW

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN306SP

Ashford Road

TN233DJ

Ashford Road

TN306SQ

Pope Gardens

TN263DN

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN263DJ

Old Surrenden Manor Road

TN233AF

Chart Road

TN238AZ

Oakwood Mews

TN263DS

Etchden Road

TN233BY

Goldwell Lane

TN233AJ

Forge Cottages

TN263AP

Ashford Road

TN261JR

Ashford Road

TN263JD

Harbourne Lane

TN263HZ

Cripple Hill

TN233AZ

Hillcrest

TN263BN

Chester Avenue

TN234ER

Ashford Road

TN263EF

Pluckley Road

TN263JQ

Weald Central

TN263JF

Harbourne Lane

TN263FH

Oaks Green

TN263DB

Batemans Corner

TN263AD

The Street

TN233BU

Weald Central

TN238AG

Cowslip Court

TN263ER

Halden Close

TN233UR

Winterbourne Mews

TN233DA

Ninn Lane

TN261JS

Goldwell Lane

TN238AJ

Hoggs Drive

TN263DZ

Sparrow Hatch Lane

TN263LW

Ashford Road

TN263HB

Bull Lane

TN263BH

Bishop Close

TN238AD

Herders Lane

TN233BP

Godinton Lane

TN263DX

Bethersden Road

Data Sources

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