About the Borough
The largest borough in Kent, Ashford has a fast-growing population
which has more than trebled in the last 40 years to around 112,000
residents.
Designated by the Government as a growth area, a £2.5
billion investment programme is under way to provide 31,000
new homes and 28,000 jobs by 2031.
The rapid ongoing growth and investment has turned Ashford into
one of the UK’s most prosperous areas with new businesses, leisure
opportunities, retail developments, first-class transport links and
quality new housing.
Quality of life has been rated by MORI as
among the best in Kent while council tax is the lowest.
With the Eurostar rail link providing a
gateway to Europe, the introduction of the HighSpeed 1 fast train
to London (Ashford to the capital in less than 37 minutes) and
the M20 motorway on our doorstep, Ashford proudly boasts to be best
placed for business.
Although well known as an expanding urban
area, much of the borough is made up of picturesque villages and
stunning protected countryside including Romney Marsh, the North
Downs and the High Weald, which are important in contributing to
Ashford’s £180 million tourism industry.
We have the most listed buildings and conservation areas in
Kent and one of the lowest crime rates.
In this section you will find important
information on our towns and villages including maps, statistics and
history.
There is also advice for anyone interested in moving to Ashford
borough.
This webpage was updated on
8/6/2010