Stone-cum-Ebony
The parish
of Stone-cum-Ebony is scattered over a wide area but is situated
mostly in the Isle of Oxney between Wittersham and Appledore. To
the east, the parish includes section of the Royal Military Canal,
constructed in the 19th century as a defence against the threatened
invasion by Napoleon. The parish lies in a designated Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and is itself conservation area. The
15th century church is well worth a visit, especially to see the
Mithras Roman Altar in the Belfry.
Facilities
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- Public Houses
- Baptist Church
- Cricket Club
- Village Hall
- Recreation Ground with Children's Play Area
Organisations
- Flower Society
- Cricket Club, Short-mat Bowls
- Youth Club
- Bingo
-
WI
- Church Groups (eg Parent & Toddler)
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Stone-cum-Ebony |
% of
People in Stone-cum-Ebony |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
14 |
4% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
28 |
7% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
22 |
6% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
220 |
57% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
100 |
26% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
384 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Stone-cum-Ebony |
% of
Households in Stone-cum-Ebony |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
171 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
46 |
27% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
8 |
5% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other
Households |
117 |
68% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.29 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Stone-cum-Ebony |
% of
People in Stone-cum-Ebony |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
188 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No.
Vacant |
9 |
5% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner
Occupied |
137 |
73% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
42 |
22% |
10,550 |
25% |
Type of Dwelling (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Stone-cum-Ebony |
% of
People in Stone-cum-Ebony |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
103 |
55% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
67 |
36% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
8 |
4% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
10 |
5% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
0 |
0% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mrs M Shaw
The Homestead
Appledore
Ashford
Kent TN26 2AJ
Telephone: 01233 758298
Email: mary@barcol.co.uk
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