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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

ME13TU

Stephenson Lane

ME13TZ

Trevithick Drive

ME13YZ

Redbrick Road

ME207LP

Rowan Close

ME13ZW

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207RG

Ash Close

ME13GJ

Viking Road

ME13GW

Foundry Close

ME13SL

Brisleys Row

ME13XQ

Nightingale Drive

ME13YX

Mason Lane

ME13ZD

Aylesford North & North Downs

ME207BJ

Rochester Road

ME207SN

Springett Close

ME13FT

Barge Walk

ME13UN

High Street

ME13XY

Old Church Road

ME13ZA

Quarry Close

ME207AU

Forstal Road

ME207BQ

Trinity Court

ME207FN

Hawkes Road

ME207JL

Station Road

ME207JN

Mill Hall

ME13RZ

Baker Street

ME13SD

Church Street

ME13ZG

Merlin Drive

ME207JB

Skinners Close

ME59NW

Olliffe Close

ME59RH

Common Road

ME13TT

Rectory Close

ME13WL

Gatekeeper Place

ME207BS

Rochester Road

ME207DF

Pratling Street

ME207HW

Bull Lane

ME13UQ

High Street

ME13XD

High Street

ME207BN

Rochester Road

ME207FB

Carmelite Road

ME59HY

Tunbury Avenue

ME13FH

Keepers Cottage Lane

ME13FN

Batchelor Drive

ME13SQ

Rochester Road

ME13UW

High Street

ME207HX

Mackenders Lane

ME59BX

Hurst Hill

ME59ED

Hepplewhite Mews

ME59LT

Sherwoods

ME59EA

Foresters Close

ME13BQ

Gannet Close

ME13ZQ

Ibis Street

ME59RD

Warren Road

Data Sources

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