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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

TN278AQ

North Street

TN278BZ

High Halden Road

TN278LQ

Frittenden Road

TN278AP

The Weavers

TN278JN

Headcorn Road

TN278ER

Fosten Green

TN278JJ

Pook Lane

TN278JR

Smarden Road

TN278JZ

Headcorn Road

TN278BD

High Halden Road

TN278AN

The Meadows

TN263HS

High Halden Road

TN278BH

Tenterden Road

TN278BX

Benenden Road

TN278EX

Sissinghurst Road

TN306TD

Biddenden Road

TN278BJ

Tenterden Road

TN278JH

Pook Lane

TN278DG

Chulkhurst

TN263HR

High Halden Road

TN278HF

Buckhurst Cottages

TN278AJ

High Street

TN278AR

Townland Close

TN278JU

Pook Lane

TN278AH

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.