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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

TN306SU

Biddenden Road

TN233AX

The Street

TN238AQ

Green Mews

TN238AW

Lakeview Gardens

TN263AT

Ashford Road

TN263BG

Ashford Road

TN263FH

Oaks Green

TN233BS

Godinton Lane

TN263AS

Ashford Road

TN263DD

Pluckley Road

TN263ED

Sparrow Hatch Lane

TN263HZ

Cripple Hill

TN263LE

Ashford Road

TN263LN

Bramley

TN263JY

Bethersden Road

TN263LR

Tilden Close

TN233BG

Bean Close

TN238AA

Highwood Drive

TN306ST

Biddenden Road

TN233AT

The Street

TN238AJ

Hoggs Drive

TN263BB

Ashford Road

TN263BT

George Grove

TN263LF

Ashford Road

TN233TP

Parkland Drive

TN233UB

Glen View

TN238BG

Weald Central

TN263BJ

Brissenden Green Lane

TN263JS

Standard Lane

TN263AF

Forge Hill

TN263AX

Ashford Road

TN263HD

Bethersden Road

TN263NG

Little Robhurst

TN233BP

Godinton Lane

TN263HB

Bull Lane

TN263NQ

Ashford Road

TN306SP

Ashford Road

TN233UD

Coppice Drive

TN263BX

Oak Grove Lane

TN263HL

Bethersden Road

TN263LS

Church Hill

Data Sources

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