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Living in Ashford, Kent

Well connected, constantly evolving and surrounded by some of Kent’s most attractive countryside, Ashford offers a brilliant balance of convenience and space. With high-speed rail to London, plenty of green spaces, strong local amenities and easy access to nearby villages, it’s an area that works particularly well for families, professionals and commuters.

Connected living with room to breathe.

Ashford has grown considerably in recent years, but one of its biggest strengths is how quickly you can move between town life and the countryside.

The centre offers shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities, while areas such as Victoria Park, the Ashford Green Corridor and Conningbrook Lakes give residents plenty of access to open space. Travel a little further and you’ll find yourself surrounded by villages, vineyards and rural Kent.

Its location also makes Ashford particularly practical. London is within easy reach by high-speed rail, while Canterbury, Folkestone, Maidstone and many of Kent’s smaller towns and villages are all well connected by road and public transport.

At A Glance


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The Vibe

Well connected, growing & family friendly

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Best For

Families, professionals, commuters & first-time buyers

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Nearby

Canterbury, Tenterden, Folkestone & Maidstone

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Property

Period homes, family houses, modern developments & new-build communities

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Local Life

Shopping, cafés, restaurants, parks & countryside

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Connectivity

High-speed rail, M20 & excellent links across Kent


Schools, connections & everyday essentials.

Getting Around

Ashford is one of Kent’s best-connected towns.

High-speed rail services from Ashford International connect with London St Pancras, with the fastest journeys taking around 38 minutes. Rail services also provide easy connections to places including Canterbury, Folkestone, Dover and Maidstone.

By road, the M20 gives straightforward access towards London and the coast, while a comprehensive local bus network connects Ashford with surrounding villages and towns including Tenterden, Wye, Chilham and Hamstreet.

Schools & Education

Families have access to a broad range of primary and secondary schools throughout Ashford and the surrounding villages, alongside grammar, academy and independent options within the wider area.

Ashford’s continued growth has also brought new schools and community facilities to several of its newer residential areas, making education an important part of many of the town’s developing neighbourhoods.

Why we love Ashford

"Ashford is one of those places that makes everyday life easy. You’ve got brilliant transport links, plenty of shops and amenities and lots of growing neighbourhoods, but you’re never far from open countryside, pretty villages or the Kent coast. It gives you convenience without having to give up space."

So, what’s it actually like to live here?

Town Life

Ashford has everything you’d expect from a growing Kent town, with shopping, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and everyday essentials all within easy reach.

Its location also makes it a great base for exploring the wider area. Canterbury, Tenterden, Folkestone and many of Kent’s countryside attractions are easily accessible, giving residents plenty of choice when it comes to weekends and days out.

The Great Outdoors

Ashford has plenty of green space woven throughout the town.

Victoria Park sits around a 15-minute walk from the High Street and offers play spaces, a café, walking routes and plenty of room to relax. The wider Ashford Green Corridor follows stretches of the River Stour, while Conningbrook Lakes Country Park provides lakeside walks, wildlife and views towards the North Downs.

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