Bell Lane, Smarden, Ashford
House prices, sold prices and local information for TN27 8FS, TN27 8PP.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Bell Lane, Smarden, Ashford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £381,667. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £401,875. Average sale prices fell from £414,688 in 2021 to £381,667 in 2026 (-8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Bell Lane range from £320,000 to £495,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 302 streets in Ashford with at least two sales in the last year, Bell Lane ranks 103rd for average price.
House prices on Bell Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all TN27 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £401,875 | 29 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Bell Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 29 Jul 2026 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 17 Jul 2026 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 11 Feb 2026 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Barnden Farm, Bell Lane TN27 8PP | 28 May 2025 | £1,500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Church Farm, Bell Lane | 17 Jul 2024 | £1,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 13 Nov 2023 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 20 Aug 2021 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 30 Jun 2021 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 29 Jun 2021 | £492,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 24 Jun 2021 | £470,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 1 Jun 2021 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 1 Jun 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 21 May 2021 | £470,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Ciderworks, Bell Lane TN27 8FS | 1 Apr 2021 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Swift Farm, Bell Lane TN27 8PP | 24 Jan 2020 | £705,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Church Farm, Bell Lane | 26 Apr 2018 | £675,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Ciderworks, Bell Lane | £350,000 (Jun 2021) → £350,000 (Jul 2026) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 4, Ciderworks, Bell Lane | £380,000 (Jun 2021) → £450,000 (Jul 2026) | +18% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Ciderworks, Bell Lane | £340,000 (Jun 2021) → £345,000 (Feb 2026) | +1% over 5 yrs |
| Church Farm, Bell Lane | £675,000 (Apr 2018) → £1,000 (Jul 2024) | -100% over 6 yrs |
| 1, Ciderworks, Bell Lane | £320,000 (Aug 2021) → £360,000 (Nov 2023) | +13% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Bell Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smarden Primary School 172 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Headcorn station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Pluckley station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Chequers Inn (adj, High Street) 14 min walk
- The Flying Horse (adj, Cage Lane) 15 min walk
- The Chequers Inn (opp, High Street) 15 min walk
- The Flying Horse (opp, Cage Lane) 15 min walk
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Headcorn Local · 2.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Headcorn Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- The Wealden Dental Practice · 2.2 mi
- Orchard House Dental Practice · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 571 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,455 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 50% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 76% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 92% |
Share of homes across Ashford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bell Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Ashford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 88.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Ashford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.7% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 34.7% | 40.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Ashford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 86.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.3% | 13.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Ashford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.2% | 30.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 17.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.4% | 11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Ashford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 48.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Ashford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.6% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 31.4% | 13.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 27.5% | 39.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.4% | 14.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Ashford.
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Estate agents near Bell Lane
- Turnill & Company 1.9 mi
- Ward & Partners 2.4 mi
- Simon Miller & Company 2.4 mi
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