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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 £61,202 per year. The median sale price in Weald Central is £430,000 (around £357 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £644,500. There are 4 schools in Weald Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £430,000
Price per sq ft: £357
Sales (last 12 months): 47
Typical range (middle 50%): £355K – £645K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £357 per square foot) in Weald Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weald Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£644,500£380
Semi-Detached16£432,500£344
Terraced5£380,000£323
Flats2£305,000£411

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weald Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weald Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495,000—£274,000£215,000
2017£532,000—£265,000£232,500
2018£572,500—£262,500£220,000
2019£485,000—£325,000£263,500
2020£452,495£245,250£383,500£280,000
2021£503,498£445,000£395,000£345,000
2022£629,000£148,500£394,000£327,995
2023£645,750£309,000£435,000£359,995
2024£649,950£315,000£393,000£318,000
2025£645,000£315,000£390,000£427,500
2026£484,000£315,000£435,000£362,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weald Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weald Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298—£347£244
2017£320—£287£298
2018£321—£342£265
2019£324—£314£280
2020£338£321£320£346
2021£333—£311£291
2022£380£314£350£343
2023£377£410£354£328
2024£367£411£377£353
2025£374£411£391£312
2026£389£424£340£356
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weald Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weald Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashford district.

Band A£1,607
Band B£1,875
Band C£2,142
Band D£2,410
Band E£2,946
Band F£3,481
Band G£4,017
Band H£4,820

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Weald Central ward.

Local councillors

Alan Pickering

Weald Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jessamy Blanford

Weald Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Weald Central

TN263HL

Bethersden Road

TN261JJ

Ashford Road

TN263EG

Pluckley Road

TN238BL

Elderflower Lane

TN263BS

Eugene Cottages

TN263LQ

Ashford Road

TN263AE

The Street

TN263BX

Oak Grove Lane

TN233BW

Bear's Lane

TN233DB

Ninn Lane

TN263BQ

Ashford Road

TN263AW

Orchard Field

TN263BB

Ashford Road

TN263JB

Church Hill

TN233UW

Ashford Road

TN263HH

Pot Kiln Lane

TN263JY

Bethersden Road

TN263BU

Durrant Green

TN233AD

Chart Road

TN238AN

Chilmington Crescent

TN263LX

Millfield

TN263DE

Stone Green

TN263JL

Bethersden Business Centre

TN263BP

Summerhill Cottages

TN263JP

Weald Central

TN263HY

Cripple Hill

TN263BW

Chester Avenue

TN263NH

Weald Central

TN263NB

The Chennells

TN233BG

Bean Close

TN263ED

Sparrow Hatch Lane

TN306SX

Biddenden Road

TN233AE

Chart Road

TN263AS

Ashford Road

TN263HE

Bethersden Road

TN263LR

Tilden Close

TN263DD

Pluckley Road

TN233DL

Chilmington Green Road

TN233DW

Chilmington Green

TN263AA

Millfields Place