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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

ME13FF

Farleigh Gardens

ME13UE

High Street

ME207DF

Pratling Street

ME207EG

Chatham Road

ME13YS

Kiln Park Drive

ME59PL

Forest Drive

ME13XF

High Street

ME13ZF

Drake Avenue

ME59QL

Maidstone Road

ME59DU

Frensham Walk

ME13GL

Narwhal Crescent

ME13SA

Monkwood Avenue

ME13FT

Barge Walk

ME207SN

Springett Close

ME59NJ

Robin Hood Lane

ME13ST

Whitehouse Crescent

ME59EY

Montfort Road

ME13AQ

Hawk Way

ME207EJ

Kingswood Road

ME59RX

Maidstone Road

ME13YG

Walter Burke Avenue

ME207JS

Trewin Close

ME13SX

Bell Lane

ME13LA

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207RG

Ash Close

ME13GJ

Viking Road

ME59FG

Oak Gardens

ME13FL

Village Road

ME207FP

Hawkes Road

ME13FH

Keepers Cottage Lane

ME59NN

Robin Hood Lane

ME13RY

New Road

ME207PR

Rochester Road

ME13YU

Lime Place

ME207SB

Forstal Road

ME207HJ

Victoria Street

ME13SD

Church Street

ME59RF

Warren Road

ME13ZD

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME13ZJ

Ibis Street

ME207BA

High Street

ME13GW

Foundry Close

ME13RZ

Baker Street

ME207JZ

Mill Hall Business Estate

ME207RH

The Beeches

ME59DJ

Roman Close

ME59HA

Montfort Road

ME59EW

Oakleigh Close

ME13WQ

Keepers Cottage Lane

ME13XQ

Nightingale Drive

ME13SZ

Bell Crescent

Data Sources

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