Postcode report
CT4 8AU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CT4 8AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
CT4 8AU is a postcode in Downs North, Ashford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CT4 8AU, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CT4 8AU are safety and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CT4 8AU is based on Ashford 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,425 residents, 100 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near CT4 8AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CT4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £475k from 15 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CT4 8AU can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
Near CT4 8AU, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including coding & STEM (1). Closest examples include Engineering After-School Club @ Chartham Primary (at Chartham Primary School, ages 6-12, 2.7 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CT4 8AU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CT4 8AU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CT4 8AU
Is CT4 8AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CT4 8AU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CT4 8AU?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What kids clubs and activities are near CT4 8AU?
Near CT4 8AU, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including coding & STEM (1). Closest examples include Engineering After-School Club @ Chartham Primary (at Chartham Primary School, ages 6-12, 2.7 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for CT4 8AU?
LocaleIQ matched CT4 8AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CT4 8AU?
The latest median sold price is £475k based on 15 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CT4 8AU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.