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Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University

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About

The Blean Forest area on the outskirts of Canterbury comprises ancient woodland, one of the largest in southern England. The landscape is defined by dense oak and sweet chestnut stands, crossed by a network of public footpaths and bridleways. This semi-natural habitat is a designated national nature reserve, managed for conservation. The forest edges transition into the small village of Chartham Hatch, characterised by scattered housing and agricultural land.

To the east, the University of Kent campus occupies a prominent hilltop position with modernist architecture and sweeping views. The area functions around the academic calendar, with student housing and facilities concentrated near the campus. A specific local landmark is the woodland burial ground situated within the forest, offering a natural interment site. The overall setting mixes secluded woodland with the structured environment of a university precinct.

Area overview

On average Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is £66,641 per year. There are 7 schools in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is home to around 11,032 people, with a population density of about 325.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University Population
11,032
Population density
325.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.97(-62%)
Other theft
5.62(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.17(-74%)
Bicycle theft
2.54(+217%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,290
66.09%
African
869
7.88%
Other White
799
7.24%
Indian
399
3.62%
Other Asian
281
2.55%
Total population: 11,030

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,501
45.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
3,048
30.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
7.55%
No qualifications
742
7.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
399
4.03%
Total 16+ residents: 9,896

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,303
48.82%
Owns with a mortgage
804
30.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
366
13.71%
Social rents from council
67
2.51%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.25%
Total households: 2,669

Property prices in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University 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 Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£420,000
Detached22£520,000
Flats1£206,000
Terraced8£335,000

10 years median price trend in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University.

All postcodes in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University

CT27SH

Park Wood Road

CT29BL

Palmars Cross Hill

CT29NH

Summer Lane

CT47NT

Primrose Hill

CT28JR

Westgate Court Avenue

CT28HW

St Thomas Hill

CT28HP

Glen Iris Avenue

CT47LW

Hatch Lane

CT29DX

Highfield Close

CT29DN

Faulkners Lane

CT28HS

St Thomas Hill

CT27PB

Giles Lane

CT27SJ

Park Wood Road

CT27WS

Bossenden Court

CT28HA

Hillside Avenue

CT29DQ

Rough Common Road

CT28GT

Summer Hill

CT29BB

The Green

CT28ND

Summer Hill

CT29DY

Moat Lane

CT28EZ

Hillside Avenue

CT47ND

Bigbury Road

CT29AQ

Church Hill

CT29BG

Stockwood Chase

CT29BW

Rough Common Road

CT28NN

Summer Hill

CT29NQ

Hackington Road

CT29BJ

Bigbury

CT29ND

Link Road

CT29NA

Fleets Lane

CT27NW

University Road

CT28NR

Harbledown Park

CT28EF

Whitstable Road

CT28HR

Glen Iris Close

CT27NS

Giles Lane

CT29DB

Firtree Close

CT29HP

Tyler Hill Road

CT47NP

Primrose Hill

CT29AU

Roman Road

CT29BP

Garden Close

CT27FH

University Road

CT29DR

Moat Lane

CT29BA

Churchwood Cottages

CT27LJ

University Road

CT53BW

Bogshole Lane

CT29AH

Church Hill

CT29AW

Glemsford Cottages

CT27UY

Giles Lane

CT47LU

Primrose Villas

CT29JW

Honey Hill

CT29AD

Church Hill

CT27SU

Park Wood Road

CT27NA

Giles Lane

CT29HT

Tyler Hill Road

CT29AY

Boughton Bypass

CT47PD

Nickle Lane

CT29AA

The Mint

CT29ET

Vicarage Lane

CT47SH

Denstead Oast

CT47LZ

Howfield Lane

CT47LS

Hatch Lane

CT27NT

Giles Lane

CT29DA

Rough Common Road

CT53BN

Pean Hill

CT29AF

Church Hill

CT29AG

Harbledown By Pass

CT29DG

Lovell Road

CT28NG

Mill Lane

CT47NA

Howfield Lane

CT28JS

Hardy Close

CT29EX

Blean Common

CT29EA

Whitstable Road

CT28HX

Neals Place Road

CT27NJ

Blean Forest

CT29BT

Church Wood Close

CT28EG

Whitstable Road

CT29DU

Park Wood Road

CT29NB

St Johns Crescent

CT29HD

Bourne Lodge Close

CT29JR

Honey Hill

CT29HA

Chapel Lane

CT28EX

Hillview Road

CT28HF

Cherry Drive

CT29AP

Roman Road

CT29JP

Honey Hill

CT29DF

Blean Forest

CT27NF

Giles Lane

CT29DH

Ravenscourt Road

CT47NB

Nightingale Close

CT29EU

Mount Pleasant

CT29HB

Trueman Close

CT29NE

Hackington Road

CT29LS

Canterbury Hill

CT28NJ

Lanfranc Gardens

CT27LT

Giles Lane

CT27SR

Park Wood Road

CT29JT

Denstroude Lane

CT28JL

Westgate Court Avenue

CT47PE

Nickle Lane

CT53BP

Honey Hill

Data Sources

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