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TN25 6JR

Barrow Hill

North Downs West

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Detailed insights for TN25 6JR

Overview

Postcode TN25 6JR is located in a rural village, within the North Downs West area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Lympne & Palmarsh area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lympne & Palmarsh is £57,508 per year. The median sale price in North Downs West is £407,500 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £515,000. The nearest station is Westenhanger, about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Lympne & Palmarsh has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,380 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Lympne & Palmarsh has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lympne & Palmarsh is £57,508 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from TN25 6JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Lympne & Palmarsh near TN25 6JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Westenhanger located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
582
Population density
179 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.73(-31%)
Other theft
6.86(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.72(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.15(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4(+8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
549
94.33%
Other White
13
2.23%
Chinese
3
0.52%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.52%
Total population: 582

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
30.47%
Level 3 (A level)
95
20.39%
No qualifications
74
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 466

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
109
46.19%
Owns outright
78
33.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
10.17%
Other social rented
13
5.51%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.12%
Total households: 236

Property prices in North Downs West

Median price: £407,500
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £515K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £352 per square foot) in North Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Downs West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£520,000£369
Semi-Detached33£400,000£358
Terraced15£285,000£314
Flats5£190,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Downs West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£110,000£237,000£230,000
2017£379,500£108,500£259,995£247,000
2018£471,250£185,000£325,000£250,000
2019£450,000£142,500£278,000£255,500
2020£480,000£127,000£320,000£265,000
2021£465,000£133,000£310,873£238,500
2022£485,000£183,500£339,995£331,000
2023£547,500£137,000£330,000£320,000
2024£515,000£143,000£362,000£310,000
2025£545,000£169,250£360,000£311,000
2026£465,000£190,000£395,000£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£222£290£265
2017£293£192£308£276
2018£321£196£327£319
2019£327£282£314£298
2020£346£183£353£335
2021£358£260£348£339
2022£366£341£351£376
2023£422£232£379£373
2024£395£262£388£381
2025£386£105£380£364
2026£369£219£371£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Downs West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN25 6JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN25 6JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 20253, Meadow Cottages, Barrow Hill, Ashford, TN25 6JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
29 May 20266, Barrow Hill Rise, Ashford, TN25 6JSDetachedFreehold£427,000
12 Jun 20264, Oak Cottages, Ashford, TN25 6JNTerracedFreehold£230,000
07 Apr 20262, Ivy Cottage, Barrow Hill, Ashford, TN25 6JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
09 Oct 20252, Meadow Grove, Ashford, TN25 6LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,750

Schools

In the TN25 6JR postcode area, located within Lympne & Palmarsh, there are 1 primary and 0 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 TN25 6JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimarySellindge Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

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 TN25 6JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Martin

North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jenny Hollingsbee

North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sojan Joseph

Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictFolkestone and HytheE07000112
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshfordE14001069
WardNorth Downs WestE05010024
ParishSellindgeE04005034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lympne & PalmarshE02005110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 009DE01024546
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN25 6JR

Is TN25 6JR (Lympne & Palmarsh) safe?

The area around TN25 6JR records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TN25 6JR?

The median sale price around TN25 6JR in North Downs West is £407,500 (about £352 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN25 6JR?

There is 1 school close to TN25 6JR, including Sellindge Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TN25 6JR?

TN25 6JR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN25 6JR (Lympne & Palmarsh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering TN25 6JR is Sojan Joseph (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elaine Martin (Green Party) and Jenny Hollingsbee (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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