Blean Forest is a large woodland area northwest of Canterbury, covering over 11 square miles. It features mixed deciduous trees, walking trails, and wildlife habitats, including rare species like the heath fritillary butterfly. The forest is managed for conservation and recreation, with paths connecting to the wider Kent countryside.
Chartham Hatch is a small village south of Blean Forest, with a mix of residential properties and farmland. It lies close to the Great Stour River and has easy access to Canterbury via the A28. The area retains a rural feel while being within commuting distance of the city.
The University of Kent campus sits on the city's outskirts, near Blean Woods. It houses academic buildings, student accommodations, and green spaces, with views over Canterbury. The campus is well-connected by road and public transport, serving as a hub for students and staff.
On average Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 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 of residents in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is £54,400 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).
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £340,000 |
10 years price trend in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University
CT47NH
Denstead Lane
CT28EP
Cherry Garden Road
CT28NQ
Mill Lane
CT27LJ
University Road
CT28HL
Neal's Place Road
CT28HR
Glen Iris Close
CT28NG
Mill Lane
CT29AA
Church Hill
CT29AF
Church Hill
CT29EE
Blean Hill
CT29LZ
Fleets Lane
CT29NJ
Summer Lane
CT47LR
Hatch Lane
CT47NS
Primrose Hill
CT27FN
University Road
CT27SS
Park Wood Road
CT29AD
Church Hill
CT29AT
Roman Road
CT47NE
Bigbury Road
CT27NS
Giles Lane
CT28EE
St Dunstan's Street
CT29AZ
Boughton Bypass
CT29DD
New Road
CT29ED
Tile Kiln Hill
CT29EY
Blean Common
CT29NQ
Hackington Road
CT53BW
Bogshole Lane
CT27NN
Giles Lane
CT27NT
Giles Lane
CT28JS
Hardy Close
CT27SH
Park Wood Road
CT27UU
Park Wood Road
CT28HW
Neal's Place Road
CT29DX
Highfield Close
CT29NW
St Johns Crescent
CT47ND
Bigbury Road
CT47NN
Bigbury Road
CT27WU
Park Wood Road
CT29HY
Chestnut Avenue
CT29AP
Roman Road
CT29BF
Chaucer Mews
CT29BJ
Bigbury Road
CT29LS
Canterbury Hill
CT29HT
Tyler Hill Road
CT27NA
Giles Lane
CT29AY
Boughton Bypass
CT29DF
Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University
CT29DU
Park Wood Road
CT29HA
Bourne Lodge Close
CT47SH
Denstead Lane
CT27NB
Giles Lane
CT27SG
Park Wood Road
CT27WS
Park Wood Road
CT28GT
Summer Hill
CT28JP
Westgate Close
CT28NW
Church Hill
CT29EZ
Tyler Hill Road
CT29JR
Honey Hill
CT29JN
Woodlands
CT29LY
Fleets Lane
CT29NB
St Johns Crescent
CT29NR
Park Farm Close
CT47PE
Ashford Road
CT27SX
Giles Lane
CT28HJ
University Road
CT28JR
Westgate Close
CT29AQ
Church Hill
CT29DH
Ravenscourt Road
CT47LP
Hatch Lane
CT47LT
New Town Street
CT20PR
Broad Oak Road
CT29AE
Church Hill
CT27ND
University Road
CT29BQ
Sidney Cooper Close
CT28HU
Giles Lane
CT29NE
Hackington Road
CT28EN
Cherry Avenue
CT27PB
Giles Lane
CT27ST
Park Wood Road
CT27UG
University Road
CT29AW
Roman Road
CT29DP
Oaks Park
CT29DR
Moat Lane
CT29EB
Tile Kiln Hill
CT29EX
Blean Common
CT47LW
Hatch Lane
CT47NR
Primrose Hill
CT27UZ
Giles Lane
CT29DS
Tile Kiln Hill
CT29DW
Limes Place
CT29JW
Honey Hill
CT28EQ
St Dunstan's Street
CT27LT
Giles Lane
CT27NH
Giles Lane
CT28JF
Fisher Road
CT29BX
Maple Close
CT29NA
Fleets Lane
CT47LX
Howfield Lane
CT29HH
Badgers Close
CT28EL
Cherry Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.