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Weald South

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About

Weald South ward lies in the southern part of Ashford Borough, primarily encompassing the large village of Hamstreet and surrounding rural land. The area is defined by its agricultural character, with farmland and orchards extending towards the Royal Military Canal to the south. The settlement of Hamstreet itself functions as a local service centre for the wider Romney Marsh area, providing essential amenities and housing.

The ward is bisected by the A2070 road, a major transport link, and the railway line connecting Ashford to the coast. A notable local feature is Hamstreet Woods, a designated National Nature Reserve known for its ancient woodland and diverse wildlife. This creates a distinct landscape where transport corridors and managed woodland intersect with active farming communities.

Area overview

On average Weald South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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 South is £62,072 per year. There are 2 schools in Weald South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Weald South is home to around 5,400 people, with a population density of about 99.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weald South Population
5,400
Population density
99.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.11(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.89(-68%)
Other theft
3.89(-31%)
Drugs
3.89(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,020
92.95%
Other White
102
1.89%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
42
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.65%
Irish
33
0.61%
Total population: 5,401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,315
28.88%
No qualifications
903
19.83%
Level 3 (A level)
737
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 4,553

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,063
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
718
31.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
8.28%
Social rents from council
133
5.89%
Other social rented
65
2.88%
Total households: 2,259

Property prices in Weald South

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £431,250 in Weald South area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weald South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£330,000
Detached33£565,000
Terraced10£315,000

10 years median price trend in Weald South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weald South.

All postcodes in Weald South

TN261LU

The Street

TN262HF

Bunkley Terrace

TN262JB

Romney Road

TN262EN

Ashford Road

TN263TQ

Appledore Road

TN261HS

Molloy Road

TN263PS

Harlakenden Cottages

TN262EW

Ashford Road

TN261ND

The Willows

TN261LY

Church Lane

TN262JE

Marsh Road

TN262LD

Weald South

TN263PU

Bethersden Road

TN262HB

Quince Orchard

TN263PT

Ashford Road

TN263TB

Swain Road

TN263QG

Front Road

TN261LD

Park Farm Close

TN263QL

Bethersden Road

TN261NA

Nairne Close

TN261NL

Hamstreet Road

TN262JG

Lancaster Close

TN263RD

Susan's Hill

TN261HR

Molloy Road

TN262HQ

Bunkley Meadow

TN263SS

Moor Lane

TN262DS

Banbury Villas

TN262NW

Ruckinge Road

TN263PQ

Coldblow Lane

TN263QS

Redbrook Street

TN261LS

Church Lane

TN261LP

Church Lane

TN262FA

Brimstone Road

TN263SG

Lower Road

TN263RR

Shirkoak Park

TN261HT

Hornash Lane

TN263PL

Coldblow Lane

TN263RP

Shirkoak Park

TN263TG

Appledore Road

TN262DZ

Weald South

TN262HZ

Willow Drive

TN262JA

Farm Road

TN263PF

The Green

TN262EZ

Bank Side

TN262NL

Carter's Wood

TN263QP

Bethersden Road

TN262EP

Birchett Lane

TN263PJ

Coldblow Lane

TN262JS

Viaduct Terrace

TN263PE

The Green

TN262HS

Fairfield Terrace

TN262JH

The Street

TN262QN

Ham Mill Lane

TN262ET

Weald South

TN263QJ

Bethersden Road

TN263SW

Brattle

TN262NN

Carters Wood

TN261LX

Church Lane

TN262EL

Malthouse Lane

TN263SN

Brook Street

TN263ST

Green Lane

TN262FB

White Admiral Way

TN262JF

The Street

TN262JU

Malthouse Lane

TN262JZ

Marsh Road

TN261HX

Hornash Lane

TN262JN

Orchard Cottages

TN262DY

Mathews Court

TN263SJ

Plum Tree Gardens

TN262HU

Rectory Walk

TN263SQ

Lower Road

TN263TJ

Appledore Road

TN262NJ

Rectory Walk

TN261LW

Woodchurch Road

TN261LR

Oak View

TN263QF

Front Road

TN263PA

Front Road

TN262LB

Orlestone View

TN262LU

Bluebell Cottages

TN263TW

Bridge Close

TN262EH

Capel Road

TN262LJ

Weald South

TN262JQ

Parker Close

TN261AS

Oak View

TN262FJ

Farmers Grove

TN262HJ

Bournewood

TN261LJ

Criol Road

TN262JR

Warehorne Road

TN261LZ

Nickley Wood

TN261NB

Farley Close

TN262HR

The Alley

TN263TE

Susans Hill

TN262FD

Huntborne Road

TN263TF

Brook Street

TN263QW

Bethersden Road

TN263SZ

Brook Street

TN262HG

The Street

TN262JD

Marsh Road

TN263QN

Mill View

TN261LE

Woodchurch Road

Data Sources

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