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About

Biddenden ward encompasses a primarily rural landscape within the Ashford Borough. The area is centred around the large village of Biddenden itself, which contains a mix of residential streets and local services. The surrounding countryside consists of farmland, orchards, and scattered woodland, characteristic of the Weald of Kent. Several smaller hamlets and historic farmsteads are dispersed throughout the ward's boundaries.

A notable feature is the presence of the Biddenden Vineyards, one of the oldest commercial vineyards in England. The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture, including fruit growing and hop cultivation. The ward contains a number of historic buildings, with several structures dating back to the medieval period, contributing to its conservation area status.

Area overview

On average Biddenden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biddenden is £59,748 per year. There are 2 schools in Biddenden: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Biddenden is home to around 3,044 people, with a population density of about 101.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Biddenden Population
3,044
Population density
101.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.06(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.48(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.5(+78%)
Other theft
8.54(+52%)
Vehicle crime
4.93(+33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,805
92.12%
Other White
75
2.46%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
31
1.02%
Irish
30
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.69%
Total population: 3,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
812
31.76%
No qualifications
480
18.77%
Level 3 (A level)
405
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
355
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 2,557

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
671
51.98%
Owns with a mortgage
351
27.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
101
7.82%
Social rents from council
89
6.89%
Other social rented
36
2.79%
Total households: 1,291

Property prices in Biddenden

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Biddenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Biddenden 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 Biddenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£385,000
Detached11£974,500
Terraced6£328,750

10 years median price trend in Biddenden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddenden.

All postcodes in Biddenden

TN278EG

River Hall Lane

TN278EJ

Sissinghurst Road

TN278JQ

High Halden Road

TN278EA

Glebelands

TN278BY

Benenden Road

TN278BW

Goldwell Cottages

TN278JS

Cot Lane

TN278EN

Fosten Lane

TN278BF

High Halden Road

TN278EE

Cheeselands

TN278LL

Hareplain Road

TN278BG

Tenterden Road

TN278EU

Sissinghurst Road

TN278DH

Gribble Bridge Lane

TN278EL

Fosten Lane

TN278HH

Frittenden Road

TN278JB

Cot Lane

TN278AW

The Meadows

TN278AG

North Street

TN278JA

Headcorn Road

TN278HS

Maids Close

TN278DQ

Sissinghurst Road

TN278BU

Woolpack Corner

TN278HL

Cheeselands

TN174BD

Mockbeggars Lane

TN278DE

Mansion House Close

TN278DW

Cranbrook Road

TN278FL

Cheeselands

TN278FH

California Way

TN278DN

Benenden Road

TN278BT

Beech Walk

TN278BE

Tenterden Road

TN278DF

Gribble Bridge Lane

TN278EB

Church View

TN278AU

Church View

TN278HB

Sissinghurst Road

TN263HT

High Halden Road

TN278JT

Smarden Road

TN278DB

Beech Walk

TN278DY

Cranbrook Road

TN278LD

Bell Lane

TN278BQ

Woolpack Corner

TN278LF

Frittenden Road

TN278ET

Cranbrook Road

TN278EZ

Hareplain Road

TN278JL

Hancocks

TN278FQ

Fullers Way

TN278JX

Weeks Lane

TN278QP

Great Omenden Cottages

TN278AF

Biddenden

TN278JY

Headcorn Road

TN278QJ

Monks Hill

TN278JP

Cot Lane

TN278LG

Frittenden Road

TN278LN

Hareplain Road

TN278AL

High Street

TN278HN

The Nightingales

TN278DX

Benenden Road

TN278HP

Sandeman Way

TN278AE

North Street

TN306TA

Biddenden Road

TN278HA

Three Chimneys Cottages

TN278DA

Cedar Lane

TN278DJ

Benenden Road

TN278EY

Sissinghurst Road

TN278BB

Tenterden Road

TN278AY

Spinners Close

TN278JD

Cot Lane

TN278BN

Primrose Cottages

TN278JF

Cot Lane

TN278DP

Tenterden Road

TN278ES

Mockbeggar Lane

TN278HJ

Cheeselands

TN278BS

Tenterden Road

TN278JG

High Halden Road

TN278BA

North Street

TN306UR

Cranbrook Road

TN278EW

Fosten Lane

TN278DL

Cranbrook Road

TN278AX

Shuttle Close

TN278AT

Cloth Hall Gardens

TN278LH

Hareplain Road

TN278AZ

Spinners Close

TN278EF

Chulkhurst

TN278DD

Old Mill Court

TN306TE

Biddenden Road

TN278DU

Benenden Road

TN278DZ

Fosten Lane

TN278BL

Tenterden Road

TN278DT

Sissinghurst Road

TN278HD

Sissinghurst Road

TN278JW

Headcorn Road

TN278EH

Sissinghurst Road

TN278ED

Chulkhurst

TN278BP

Tenterden Road

TN278EQ

Sissinghurst Road

TN278AS

North Street

TN278LJ

Hareplain Road

TN278FB

Blossom Close

TN278JE

Cot Lane

Data Sources

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