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Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill

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About

The Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill area sits along the River Medway, characterised by a mix of historic villages and significant chalk downland. Aylesford is noted for its medieval bridge and the 13th-century Friars Carmelite Priory, while the surrounding landscape includes active quarrying and riverside industrial heritage. The area's geology is prominent, with the North Downs escarpment shaping its western edge.

The village of Wouldham lies directly on the river's course, with a history linked to cement production. Blue Bell Hill is a major topographical feature, part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is a known site for rare Adonis blue butterflies. The Pilgrims' Way ancient track runs along its slopes, overlooking the Medway Valley and the modern A229 road corridor cutting through the chalk.

Area overview

On average Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill is £63,806 per year. There are 6 schools in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill is home to around 12,104 people, with a population density of about 477.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill Population
12,104
Population density
477.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.86(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(-9%)
Vehicle crime
5.45(+44%)
Other theft
5.45(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,916
90.2%
Other White
282
2.33%
African
149
1.23%
Indian
122
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
98
0.81%
Total population: 12,102

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,878
29.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,929
19.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,594
16.25%
No qualifications
1,404
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,127
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 9,812

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,253
45.55%
Owns outright
1,624
32.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
427
8.63%
Other social rented
383
7.74%
Shared ownership
131
2.65%
Total households: 4,946

Property prices in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£498,750
Flats22£237,500
Semi-Detached53£375,000
Terraced74£310,000

10 years median price trend in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill.

All postcodes in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill

ME59EY

Montfort Road

ME13AQ

Hawk Way

ME13RN

Rochester Road

ME13SG

Rochester Road

ME13ZU

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207UF

Heathcote Close

ME59HB

Victoria Road

ME207DS

Hall Road

ME207RJ

Yew Tree Close

ME13AP

Hall Road

ME13JT

Hornet Street

ME13SA

Monkwood Avenue

ME13ZS

St Marys View

ME207TA

Hayman Walk

ME13SS

Rochester Road

ME13UU

Ferry Lane

ME13ZT

Hall Road

ME207LL

The Lindens

ME59RF

Warren Road

ME59RT

Hallsfield Road

ME13GD

Black Robin Lane

ME13UG

High Street

ME207DQ

Pratling Street

ME207JE

Mackenders Close

ME59ES

York Avenue

ME59HT

Woodbury Road

ME13QA

Levitt Close

ME13TB

Haleys Place

ME13UD

High Street

ME13XN

Hall Road

ME207AY

High Street

ME59QP

Maidstone Road

ME13SR

Monkwood Avenue

ME13XE

High Street

ME13ZN

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207RQ

The Avenue

ME207AS

Forstal Road

ME207EJ

Kingswood Road

ME59QJ

Maidstone Road

ME59QT

Toddington Crescent

ME13YH

Orchid Road

ME13ZE

Signet Drive

ME13ZP

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207DG

Pratling Street

ME207HN

Alma Road

ME207SB

Forstal Road

ME59EJ

Tunbury Avenue

ME207PR

Rochester Road

ME13TY

High Street

ME59DW

The Willows

ME59QG

Maidstone Road

ME13RS

Rochester Road

ME13YN

Shorts View Road

ME13YS

Kiln Park Drive

ME207FH

Kings Crescent

ME59DJ

Roman Close

ME59PB

Little John Avenue

ME13SU

Whitehouse Crescent

ME13TX

Haymens Wharf

ME13UF

High Street

ME207ES

Collingwood Road

ME207JD

Mackenders Close

ME59EN

Victoria Road

ME59HX

Walsham Road

ME59RJ

Common Road

ME13GR

Meadow Way

ME13WR

Hall Road

ME13XG

High Street

ME207BW

Powell Close

ME207JQ

Friars View

ME59PD

Forest Drive

ME13RH

Rochester Road

ME13RP

Hill Road

ME13YD

Nightingale Drive

ME207ET

Yew Tree Industrial Estate

ME207HG

Cork Street

ME207JT

Teapot Lane

ME59EZ

Montfort Road

ME59RB

Mill Lane

ME59DS

Hawthorns

ME59QL

Maidstone Road

ME207DX

Rochester Road

ME207FP

Hawkes Road

ME207GB

Friars View

ME207QS

Hall Road

ME207UY

Forstal Road

ME59FG

Oak Gardens

ME13ZF

Drake Avenue

ME13FX

Waterman Way

ME13LA

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207DE

Pratling Street

ME207HQ

Cork Street

ME207JR

Robson Drive

ME13EZ

Laker Road

ME13FU

Beehive Grove

ME13SB

Church Street

ME13TR

Wouldham Road

ME207ER

Collingwood Road

ME207JF

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207RL

The Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.