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About

Willesborough ward lies on the eastern edge of Ashford, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing from different periods. The area is bordered by the A28 to the west and includes the historic village core of Willesborough itself, which retains a distinct centre around its church. Local shopping is focused along Canterbury Road, serving the community's daily needs.

The ward is characterised by open spaces like Willesborough Dykes, a system of drainage channels and green corridors. Agriculture remains present on its eastern fringes, with fields bordering the residential areas. The notable Willesborough Windmill, a white smock mill built in 1869, stands as a local landmark overlooking these fields, its sails a familiar sight against the skyline.

Area overview

On average Willesborough has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willesborough is £58,552 per year. Willesborough is home to around 6,718 people, with a population density of about 2,385.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willesborough Population
6,718
Population density
2,385.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.87(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.86(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.52(+157%)
Other theft
16.52(+196%)
Public order
9.97(+63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,473
81.54%
Other White
245
3.65%
Indian
224
3.34%
Other Asian
188
2.8%
African
143
2.13%
Total population: 6,712

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,573
29.07%
No qualifications
992
18.33%
Level 3 (A level)
904
16.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
792
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
623
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 5,412

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
983
36.84%
Owns with a mortgage
899
33.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
11.88%
Social rents from council
225
8.43%
Other social rented
124
4.65%
Total households: 2,668

Property prices in Willesborough

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Willesborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,625 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willesborough 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 Willesborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£497,500
Flats1£185,000
Semi-Detached30£320,000
Terraced25£295,000

10 years median price trend in Willesborough

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.