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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

ME59NN

Robin Hood Lane

ME59RW

Thorn Close

ME13UE

High Street

ME13XH

Hall Road

ME207BA

High Street

ME207BB

Vicarage Close

ME207JS

Trewin Close

ME59FE

Kissick Gardens

ME59FF

Phoenix Mews

ME59HD

Farm Road

ME13FR

Foresters Way

ME207DD

Pilgrims Way

ME207EB

Rochester Road

ME207HL

Belgrave Street

ME207RH

The Beeches

ME207TB

Rowe Place

ME13RG

Smeaton Close

ME13XT

Scarborough Lane

ME207AX

High Street

ME207HU

Greenfield Close

ME207JZ

Mill Hall Business Estate

ME59BZ

Marston Walk

ME59FB

Tunbury Avenue

ME59LB

Robin Hood Lane

ME59NH

Fernbank Close

ME13GF

Viking Road

ME13GB

Tram Way

ME13RB

Pilgrims Way

ME13UZ

Portland Road

ME13YL

Tusk Walk

ME207BE

Mount Pleasant

ME13RU

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME13TS

School Lane

ME207UT

Bakers Close

ME59HA

Montfort Road

ME59HS

Woodbury Road

ME59HU

Tavistock Close

ME13XA

High Street

ME207BY

High Street

ME207EN

Salisbury Road

ME207QN

Medway Court

ME13EG

Cygnet Close

ME13XS

Knowle Road

ME207BP

Bush Row

ME207DU

Pratling Street

ME59QU

Robin Hood Lane

ME59PA

Friars Avenue

ME59RE

Warren Road

ME59RS

Hallsfield Road

ME13GZ

Murdock Grove

ME13RR

Downs View

ME13UX

Castle Street

ME13WJ

Burners Walk

ME13YU

Lime Place

ME207FF

Hengist Drive

ME207UZ

Mill Hall

ME13SH

Rochester Road

ME13SP

Rochester Road

ME207LN

Premier Parade

ME59DT

Valley Rise

ME59HP

Catkin Close

ME59NL

Robin Hood Lane

ME13RJ

Rochester Road

ME13UT

High Street

ME59GB

Mercer Court

ME59RL

Barling Close

ME13FY

Waterman Way

ME13RY

New Road

ME13ST

Whitehouse Crescent

ME13TD

Wouldham Court

ME13XR

Cornwall Crescent

ME13YJ

Sandbank Place

ME207DH

Pratling Street

ME207HH

Varnes Street

ME207JA

Mackenders Lane

ME207SQ

Jenner Way

ME59DF

Laurie Gray Avenue

ME59DP

Marlow Copse

ME13WP

Hudson Place

ME13XB

High Street

ME207AT

Beddow Way

ME59AG

Keefe Close

ME59BS

Papion Grove

ME59LA

Robin Hood Lane

ME13FE

Fleur De Lys Close

ME13GS

Brooker Close

ME13YA

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207BG

High Street

ME207EH

Lower Warren Road

ME207EX

Queenswood Road

ME59HN

Oaks Dene

ME13XU

Scarborough Lane

ME13QZ

Laker Road

ME13SX

Bell Lane

ME13ZJ

Ibis Street

ME59PE

Maidstone Road

ME13UR

High Street

ME207EA

Rochester Road

ME207EF

Chatham Road

ME207HE

Bull Lane

Data Sources

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