Ashford is one of Kent’s designated growth centres with a population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants, and is set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town is centrally located within the county, benefitting from excellent communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. The subject property is surrounded by predominantly residential properties. Stanhope previously comprised of flat blocks and in 1999 the demolition of all nine of Stanhope’s flat blocks were replaced with 442 new houses and apartments.