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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 53 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
53
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
25.36(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.04(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-13%)
Other theft
5.12(-9%)
Vehicle crime
4.54(+22%)
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 200 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £760,000.

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
Detached31£480,000
Flats26£244,250
Semi-Detached61£370,000
Terraced82£305,500

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

ME13YX

Mason Lane

ME207EL

Kingswood Road

ME59RB

Mill Lane

ME13FQ

Greystone Square

ME207QR

Station Road

ME13TY

High Street

ME13SQ

Rochester Road

ME59RG

Common Road

ME207JL

Station Road

ME207DX

Rochester Road

ME13YH

Orchid Road

ME207LN

Premier Parade

ME13RT

Rochester Road

ME13EG

Cygnet Close

ME13UQ

High Street

ME13ZG

Merlin Drive

ME207TE

St Marks Court

ME59DT

Valley Rise

ME59BU

Hurst Hill

ME13TT

Rectory Close

ME59RE

Warren Road

ME59RJ

Common Road

ME59BX

Hurst Hill

ME13UL

High Street

ME207HH

Varnes Street

ME207HN

Alma Road

ME207HT

Bull Lane

ME13GB

Tram Way

ME59HS

Woodbury Road

ME207EW

Salisbury Road

ME13GP

Oldfield Drive

ME59QR

Robin Hood Lane

ME13SB

Church Street

ME207LW

Premier Parade Flats

ME13SS

Rochester Road

ME207AZ

High Street

ME207EH

Lower Warren Road

ME13ZP

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME13XB

High Street

ME13WL

Gatekeeper Place

ME207DA

High Street

ME59RS

Hallsfield Road

ME13FW

Farleigh Gardens

ME207TB

Rowe Place

ME13GT

Corliss Vale

ME207LL

The Lindens

ME207EQ

Old Chatham Road

ME59QJ

Maidstone Road

ME13RS

Rochester Road

ME59FF

Phoenix Mews

ME13SL

Brisleys Row

ME207XJ

Thorndike Close

ME13FE

Fleur De Lys Close

ME13ZW

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME13QZ

Laker Road

ME207RJ

Yew Tree Close

ME13GQ

Garden Court

ME13UX

Castle Street

ME207BL

Rochester Road

ME207EE

Chatham Road

ME13SG

Rochester Road

ME13UP

High Street

ME207WD

Rochester Road

ME207TF

St Peters Place

ME59QP

Maidstone Road

ME59GF

Ashleigh Gardens

ME13UT

High Street

ME13QA

Levitt Close

ME13RG

Smeaton Close

ME13SW

Rochester Road

ME207SQ

Jenner Way

ME13UW

High Street

ME13UD

High Street

ME13GR

Meadow Way

ME13FX

Waterman Way

ME59QU

Robin Hood Lane

ME207BT

Beddow Way

ME59NH

Fernbank Close

ME13XU

Scarborough Lane

ME59HU

Tavistock Close

ME207HA

Vincent Road

ME59AG

Keefe Close

ME207HQ

Cork Street

ME13XN

Hall Road

ME207JB

Skinners Close

ME13UR

High Street

ME13RL

Rochester Road

ME59RT

Hallsfield Road

ME13UN

High Street

ME207DD

Pilgrims Way

ME13FJ

Village Road

ME13ZH

Humber Place

ME13SN

Culand Cottages

ME59LB

Robin Hood Lane

ME59HN

Oaks Dene

ME13SJ

St Marys Walk

ME59HB

Victoria Road

ME207AS

Forstal Road

ME13DZ

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME13XY

Old Church Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.