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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

TN262EU

Church Lane

TN262HL

Bournewood

TN261LN

Bethersden Road

TN262FL

Weald South

Data Sources

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