The architectural design of New Ash Green was innovative for its time, and its original concept was intended as a prototype for a new way of living in the latter twentieth century.

Another problem in the early years was that some lenders were sceptical about the unconventional design of the properties and would not give mortgages.

The shopping centre became run-down due to lack of maintenance from overseas absentee landlords.

[4] The nearest National Rail station to New Ash Green is Longfield,[5] located 2.3 miles away.

Media related to New Ash Green at Wikimedia Commons British Pathé News / New Village (1968)