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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

TN263DH

Batemans Corner

TN263AU

Ashford Road

TN263HL

Bethersden Road

TN261JJ

Ashford Road

TN263EG

Pluckley Road

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

Data Sources

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