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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 very low 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
2/10
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
14.23(-55%)
Other theft
5.44(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.35(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.17(-51%)
Vehicle crime
1.99(-47%)
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 £425,000 in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached22£510,000
Flats3£185,000
Semi-Detached25£420,000
Terraced6£330,000

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

CT29AQ

Church Hill

CT27NR

Giles Lane

CT29DG

Lovell Road

CT27NJ

Blean Forest

CT27NW

University Road

CT27SR

Park Wood Road

CT28HF

Cherry Drive

CT29JY

Denstroude Lane

CT47NP

Primrose Hill

CT27WW

Park Wood Road

CT28JL

Westgate Court Avenue

CT27NZ

Darwin Road

CT29BZ

Ross Gardens

CT47NL

Denstead Lane

CT27NG

Giles Lane

CT29BD

Little Meadow

CT29JA

School Lane

CT27SU

Park Wood Road

CT28NP

Summer Hill

CT29DE

Rough Common Road

CT29ET

Vicarage Lane

CT29HB

Trueman Close

CT29HE

Chapel Lane

CT29HU

Tyler Hill Road

CT29LU

Tyler Hill Road

CT29WD

Woodville

CT28DN

Westgate Court Avenue

CT28EG

Whitstable Road

CT28ES

Richmond Gardens

CT29BG

Stockwood Chase

CT29DQ

Rough Common Road

CT29HD

Bourne Lodge Close

CT47PD

Nickle Lane

CT27XE

Woodland Way

CT27LZ

University Road

CT28HA

Hillside Avenue

CT28JT

Becket Avenue

CT29DB

Firtree Close

CT29DY

Moat Lane

CT29HQ

The Gap

CT29HX

Boughton Bypass

CT27LS

Woodland Way

CT28EF

Whitstable Road

CT28NN

Summer Hill

CT29BU

Rough Common Road

CT29EF

Blean Hill

CT47NG

Bigbury Road

CT27FL

Giles Lane

CT27LX

Giles Lane

CT27NF

Giles Lane

CT28EU

Meadow Road

CT29DL

Rough Common Road

CT47NB

Nightingale Close

CT29BL

Palmars Cross Hill

CT29JJ

Blean Common

CT29LX

Tyler Hill Road

CT27BQ

Canterbury Hill

CT27SJ

Park Wood Road

CT29DJ

Rough Common Road

CT47LY

Howfield Lane

CT20PU

Broad Oak Road

CT28JH

Westgate Close

CT29AU

Roman Road

CT29BP

Garden Close

CT29DN

Faulkners Lane

CT27WT

Park Wood Road

CT28EX

Hillview Road

CT28EY

Hillview Road

CT47LU

Primrose Villas

CT28NJ

Lanfranc Gardens

CT29AJ

Wingate Hill

CT29BN

St Michaels Close

CT29DA

Rough Common Road

CT27UF

The University

CT29JH

Blean Common

CT29LT

Calais Hill

CT28NH

Summer Hill

CT29NN

Alcroft Grange

CT27SY

Park Wood Road

CT28NF

Mill Lane

CT29ER

Westfield

CT29NL

Wood Hill

CT27LR

Giles Lane

CT29AH

Church Hill

CT29AL

Roman Road

CT29JP

Honey Hill

CT29ND

Link Road

CT27UT

Park Wood Road

CT28FH

Chartham & Stone Street

CT29BB

The Green

CT29BT

Church Wood Close

CT29BW

Rough Common Road

CT29AX

Woodside Cottages

CT29ES

Blean Common

CT29HP

Tyler Hill Road

CT29JU

Denstroude Lane

CT28HN

St Thomas Hill

CT28ER

Cherry Drive

CT29AR

Plough Lane

CT29BS

Rough Common Road

Data Sources

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