Aldington
Stretching from the East Stour valley southwards across the
Greensand ridge and onto Romney Marsh Aldington forms part of the
Borough’s eastern and southern boundaries with Shepway.
Around fifty percent of the area's 3,400 acres
(1,376 hectares) is officially designated, and protected, as an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Aldington's "Outstanding"
designation reflects the fact that much of the area is the
geological and ecological continuation of the famous North
Downs.
Looking at the area now it’s hard to believe
that it once was on the coast of England. But before the Romney
Marsh was drained this was indeed the case and more than eighty
percent of the parish lies within an area designated, and
protected, as the Old Romney Shoreline Special Landscape Area.
Facilities
- Butchers and bakers
- Public House
- Evangelical Church
- Fire Station
- Village Hall
- Recreation Ground with Children's Play area
- Primary School
- Poulton Wood Country Centre
- Pre-School
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- General Stores and Post Office
Organisations
- Majorettes
- Bowls, Bridge and Badminton Clubs
- Kids Clubs
- Ladies Social Club
- Youth Club
- Church Groups (Parent and Toddler group)
Population (2001 Census)
|
Age |
Number
of People in Aldington |
% of
People in Aldington |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| 0-4 |
41 |
4% |
6,421 |
6% |
| 5-11 |
79 |
8% |
9,972 |
10% |
| 12-18 |
82 |
8% |
9,021 |
9% |
| 19-59 |
542 |
56% |
55,439 |
54% |
| 60+ |
229 |
24% |
21,700 |
21% |
| Total |
973 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Aldington |
% of
Households in Aldington |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total Households |
390 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One Person Households |
75 |
19% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone Parent Households |
21 |
5% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other Households |
294 |
75% |
27,920 |
67% |
| Average Household Size |
2.47 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Aldington |
% of
People in Aldington |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total Dwellings |
393 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No. Vacant |
0 |
0% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner Occupied |
321 |
82% |
31,135 |
72% |
| Rented |
72 |
18% |
10,550 |
25% |
Type of Dwelling (2001 Census)
| Type of
Dwelling |
Number
of People in Aldington |
% of People in
Aldington |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Detached |
208 |
53% |
14,468 |
34% |
| Semi-Detached |
126 |
32% |
13,426 |
31% |
| Terraced |
56 |
14% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats, Maisonettes |
3 |
1% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
0 |
0% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mrs C M Knight
16 Celak Close
Aldington, Ashford
Kent TN25 7EB
Telephone: 01233 720107
Councillor Details
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This webpage was updated on 6/19/2008