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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
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weald North Population
2,503
Population density
73.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
2,325
92.89%
Other White
69
2.76%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.56%
Total population: 2,503

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
460
44.7%
Owns with a mortgage
331
32.17%
Social rents from council
75
7.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
68
6.61%
Other social rented
45
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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£895,000£405
Terraced5£370,000£386
Semi-Detached7£350,000£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weald North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weald North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weald North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weald North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weald North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weald North 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 North ward.

Local councillors

Kayleigh Brunder-Randall

Weald North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative