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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

ME207HS

Eccles Row

ME59NJ

Robin Hood Lane

ME13GQ

Garden Court

ME207SH

Stevens Road

ME13WH

Worrall Drive

ME13ZH

Humber Place

ME207HZ

Mackenders Lane

ME207TE

St Marks Court

ME59RG

Common Road

ME13RT

Rochester Road

ME207EZ

Old Chatham Road

ME207LW

Premier Parade Flats

ME59EF

Chippendale Close

ME13SN

Culand Cottages

ME13SZ

Bell Crescent

ME13TH

Pilgrims Way

ME13YE

Nelson Road

ME13YY

Pyrite Close

ME207AZ

High Street

ME59BU

Hurst Hill

ME13FS

Tram Way

ME13SJ

St Marys Walk

ME13SW

Rochester Road

ME207EG

Chatham Road

ME207EP

Beresford Road

ME59DU

Frensham Walk

ME13SF

Rochester Road

ME13WQ

Keepers Cottage Lane

ME13YF

Trafalgar Close

ME207EL

Kingswood Road

ME59RR

Sadlers Close

ME13DZ

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME13FF

Farleigh Gardens

ME13GN

Boulton View

ME207EQ

Old Chatham Road

ME207QR

Station Road

ME59EW

Oakleigh Close

ME59QR

Robin Hood Lane

ME13XF

High Street

ME13YR

Chalkpit Road

ME13YW

Mason Lane

ME207DA

High Street

ME207XJ

Thorndike Close

ME59RA

The Downs

ME207BT

Beddow Way

ME207EW

Salisbury Road

ME13FQ

Greystone Square

ME13SY

Bell Lane

ME13XX

Burham Court Road

ME13GL

Narwhal Crescent

ME59BT

Locksley Close

ME59GF

Ashleigh Gardens

ME13GP

Oldfield Drive

ME13XZ

Old Church Road

ME13YG

Walter Burke Avenue

ME207EY

Russell Road

ME59HR

Falkland Place

ME13FG

Heron Place

ME13FJ

Village Road

ME13UL

High Street

ME13ZL

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207JW

Station Road

ME59PL

Forest Drive

ME13FL

Village Road

ME13FW

Farleigh Gardens

ME13GT

Corliss Vale

ME13UP

High Street

ME207JP

Robson Drive

ME207WD

Rochester Road

ME13RD

Rochester Road

ME207TF

St Peters Place

ME59EG

Sheraton Court

ME59RX

Maidstone Road

ME207HJ

Victoria Street

ME59DR

Marlow Copse

ME13RE

Newcomen Lane

ME13XJ

Hall Road

ME207EE

Chatham Road

ME13RL

Rochester Road

ME13TA

Court Road

ME13WS

Lapwing Gardens

ME207HA

Vincent Road

ME59QN

Maidstone Road

ME207BD

Unwin Close

ME207EU

Queenswood Road

ME59HE

Hill Chase

ME59JY

Robin Hood Lane

ME59QX

Maidstone Road

ME13YP

Narwhal Crescent

ME207BX

High Street

ME207ED

Rochester Road

ME207JJ

Bridge Place

ME59HW

Sarsen Heights

ME13FP

Greystone Square

ME13SE

Rochester Road

ME207BL

Rochester Road

ME207HF

Bull Lane

ME207HT

Bull Lane

ME59NZ

Forest Drive

ME13GE

Worrall Drive

Data Sources

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