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TN23 5TW

Speldhurst Close

Washford

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Detailed insights for TN23 5TW

Overview

Postcode TN23 5TW is located in an urban city, within the Washford area of Ashford in the South East region, and forms part of the Washford & Stanhope area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washford & Stanhope is £50,914 per year. The median sale price in Washford is £280,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,500 and £335,000. The nearest station is Ashford International, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Limes Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Washford & Stanhope has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,802 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Washford & Stanhope has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.4%

Approximately 32.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Washford & Stanhope is £50,914 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN23 5TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Washford & Stanhope near TN23 5TW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashford International located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN23 5TW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLimes ParkSmallWalking directions to Limes Park

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
12,080.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.68(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-55%)
Burglary
4.92(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-43%)
Other crime
3.07(+62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
72.63%
Other Asian
50
13.97%
African
12
3.35%
Other White
11
3.07%
Bangladeshi
9
2.51%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
31.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.83%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.9%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29
26.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
20.37%
Social rents from council
21
19.44%
Owns outright
16
14.81%
Other social rented
14
12.96%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Washford

Median price: £280,000
Price per sq ft: £361
Sales (last 12 months): 51
Typical range (middle 50%): £243K – £335K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Washford area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £487,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£463,750£352
Terraced13£300,000£325
Semi-Detached22£280,000£420
Flats10£152,500£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362,500£137,000£239,750£257,500
2017£324,500£130,000£236,450£225,000
2018£316,000£163,500£227,500£220,000
2019£310,000£145,000£228,000£228,000
2020£286,000£140,200£255,000£220,000
2021£410,000£138,000£255,000£248,750
2022£412,500£110,000£287,500£294,250
2023£380,000£152,000£285,000£319,000
2024£477,000£127,000£272,500£270,000
2025£380,000£150,000£280,000£325,000
2026£458,750£162,500£297,500£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£232£289£212
2017£261£216£306£259
2018£295£248£338£268
2019£345£223£321£294
2020£326£214£338£285
2021£352£230£351£305
2022£356£219£365£300
2023£368£257£397£339
2024£321£220£379£317
2025£347£232£400£341
2026£360£214£422£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN23 5TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN23 5TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202630, Green Lane, Ashford, TN23 5YESemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
26 Sept 202536, Washford Farm Road, Ashford, TN23 5YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
08 Sept 202556, Washford Farm Road, Ashford, TN23 5YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£323,500
29 Oct 20254, Badlesmere Close, Ashford, TN23 5TATerracedFreehold£235,000
02 Sept 202543, Badlesmere Close, Ashford, TN23 5TATerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the TN23 5TW postcode area, located within Washford & Stanhope, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for TN23 5TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miAll-throughThe John Wallis Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBeaver Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryThe John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN23 5TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN23 5TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStanhope Mini MarketHever Gardens, Ashford, TN23 5TSWalking directions to Stanhope Mini Market
0.3 miMorrisons Daily2 Stanhope Road, Stanhope, Ashford, TN23 5EWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN23 5TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clive John Hallett

Washford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sojan Joseph

Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictAshfordE07000105
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshfordE14001069
WardWashfordE05011776
ParishStanhopeE04004858
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Washford & StanhopeE02005003
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ashford 008FE01032823
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TN23 5TW

Is TN23 5TW (Washford & Stanhope) safe?

The area around TN23 5TW records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near TN23 5TW?

The median sale price around TN23 5TW in Washford is £280,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN23 5TW?

There are 6 schools close to TN23 5TW, including The John Wallis Church of England Academy (Good), Beaver Green Primary School (Good) and The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TN23 5TW?

TN23 5TW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN23 5TW (Washford & Stanhope) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering TN23 5TW is Sojan Joseph (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clive John Hallett (Labour Party).