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Weald North

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About

The Weald North ward is located on the western edge of the Ashford borough, encompassing a primarily rural landscape. It includes the villages of Bethersden and High Halden, along with surrounding farmland and woodland. The area is characterised by its agricultural activity and historic settlements, with a network of minor roads connecting the communities. The topography is gently rolling, typical of the broader Weald region from which it takes its name.

A notable feature is the Bethersden Marble, a limestone containing fossilised shells that has been quarried locally for centuries and used in many historic buildings. The ward contains several conservation areas protecting its traditional village character, with buildings often featuring local materials like timber framing and clay tiles. Community life centres around village halls, local pubs, and parish churches, with limited larger-scale development.

Area overview

On average Weald North has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weald North is £58,778 per year. The median sale price in Weald North is £593,000 (around £402 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £445,000 and £899,000. There are 2 schools in Weald North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Weald North is home to around 2,503 people, with a population density of about 73.1 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Weald North Population

2,503

Population density

73.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.36(+15%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.78(+4%)

Other theft

8.79(+57%)

Burglary

8.39(+223%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.39(+30%)

South East average

Demographics

British

2,325

92.89%

Other White

2.76%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.56%

Total population: 2,503

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

736

35.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

340

16.21%

Level 3 (A level)

332

15.82%

No qualifications

315

15.01%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

199

9.49%

Total 16+ residents: 2,098

Housing

Owns outright

460

44.7%

Owns with a mortgage

331

32.17%

Social rents from council

7.29%

Private landlord or letting agency

6.61%

Other social rented

4.37%

Total households: 1,029

Property prices in Weald North

Median price: £593,000

Price per sq ft: £402

Sales (last 12 months): 33

Typical range (middle 50%): £445K – £899K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £593,000 (about £402 per square foot) in Weald North area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,048 up to £1,450,000.

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 North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	21	£895,000	£405	£450,000	£593,000	£940,000	£1,170,000
Terraced	5	£370,000	£386	£346,000	£350,000	£450,000	£630,000
Semi-Detached	7	£350,000	£397	£195,291	£270,513	£430,500	£469,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weald North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weald North.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£555,000	£325,000	—
2017	£532,500	£271,087	£275,000
2018	£590,000	£354,000	£265,500
2019	£560,000	£285,000	£305,000
2020	£722,500	£525,000	£285,000
2021	£635,000	£390,000	£386,250
2022	£712,000	£495,000	£302,500
2023	£637,500	£630,000	£342,500
2024	£540,000	£355,000	—
2025	£835,000	£448,500	£425,000
2026	£869,500	£350,000	£370,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weald North.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£374	£338	—
2017	£343	£271	£304
2018	£426	£346	£338
2019	£429	£310	£341
2020	£359	£379	£300
2021	£368	£366	£361
2022	£413	£460	£359
2023	£406	£427	£394
2024	£371	£355	—
2025	£455	£415	£321
2026	£402	£397	£386

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 North ward.

Local councillors

Kayleigh Brunder-Randall

Weald North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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Demographics

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Property prices in Weald North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weald North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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