Brabourne
Brabourne is a scattered
village on the slopes of the Downs near Smeeth, comprising the
three hamlets of West and East Brabourne and Brabourne Lees. The
church of St. Mary's at East Brabourne has a Norman doorway and
windows and brasses commemorating Sir William Scott and Dame
Elizabeth Powynges.
Facilities
- Vehicle Servicing
- Public Houses
- Baptist Church
- Butchers
- Community Hall
- Village Green
- Riding School
- Hairdressers
- Primary School
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- General Stores & Post Office
Organisations
- Royal British Legion
- Youth Club
- Yoga & Dance
-
WI
- Church Groups (eg Parent & Toddler)
- Darby & Joan Club
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Brabourne |
% of
People in Brabourne |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
57 |
4% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
167 |
11% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
163 |
11% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
786 |
54% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
293 |
20% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
1,466 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Brabourne |
% of
Households in Brabourne |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
540 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
91 |
17% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
30 |
6% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other
Households |
419 |
78% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.66 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Brabourne |
% of
People in Brabourne |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
551 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No.
Vacant |
5 |
1% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner
Occupied |
476 |
86% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
70 |
13% |
10,550 |
25% |
Types of Dwellings (2001 Census)
| Types of
Dwelling |
Number
of People in Brabourne |
% of
People in Brabourne |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
329 |
60% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
164 |
30% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
46 |
8% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
12 |
2% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
0 |
0% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mr P Scotton
4 Prospect Way
Brabourne Lees
Ashford
Kent TN25 6QP
Telephone:
Councillor Details
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This webpage was updated on 6/19/2008