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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

CT29NF

Hackington Road

CT28HE

Cherry Drive

CT28HX

Neals Place Road

CT47NH

Gravel Hill

CT29EA

Whitstable Road

CT27LJ

University Road

CT28EP

Cherry Garden Road

CT28HL

Neal's Place Road

CT28HR

Glen Iris Close

CT28NG

Mill Lane

CT29AA

The Mint

CT29EE

Tile Kiln Hill

CT28NQ

Mill Lane

CT29AF

Church Hill

CT29LZ

Fleets Lane

CT29NJ

Summer Lane

CT47LR

Pilgrims Way

CT47NS

Primrose Hill

CT29AT

New Cottages

CT47NE

Bigbury Road

CT29EY

Blean Common

CT29NQ

Hackington Road

CT53BW

Bogshole Lane

CT27FN

University Road

CT27SS

Park Wood Road

CT29AD

Church Hill

CT27NS

Giles Lane

CT28EE

Whitstable Road

CT29AZ

Boundary Cottages

CT29DD

Rough Common Road

CT29ED

Tile Kiln Hill

CT27SH

Park Wood Road

CT27UU

Park Wood Road

CT47NN

Town Lane

CT27NN

Giles Lane

CT27NT

Giles Lane

CT28HW

St Thomas Hill

CT28JS

Hardy Close

CT29DX

Highfield Close

CT29NW

Sunnymead

CT47ND

Bigbury Road

CT29AP

Roman Road

CT29BF

Chaucer Mews

CT29BJ

Bigbury

CT27WU

Park Wood Road

CT29HY

Chestnut Avenue

CT29LS

Canterbury Hill

CT29DU

Park Wood Road

CT29HA

Chapel Lane

CT29HT

Tyler Hill Road

CT27NA

Giles Lane

CT29AY

Boughton Bypass

CT29DF

Blean Forest

CT47SH

Denstead Oast

CT27NB

Giles Lane

CT27WS

Bossenden Court

CT28JP

Westgate Close

CT28NW

Church Hill

CT29JN

Woodlands

CT29JR

Honey Hill

CT29NB

St Johns Crescent

CT27SG

Park Wood Road

CT28GT

Summer Hill

CT29LY

Fleets Lane

CT29NR

Park Farm Close

CT47PE

Nickle Lane

CT27SX

Giles Lane

CT27ND

University Road

CT29BQ

Sidney Cooper Close

CT29NE

Hackington Road

CT28HJ

University Road

CT28JR

Westgate Court Avenue

CT29DH

Ravenscourt Road

CT47LP

Hatch Lane

CT47LT

New Town Street

CT28HU

Giles Lane

CT29AE

Church Hill

CT27UG

University Road

CT29AW

Glemsford Cottages

CT29EB

Whitstable Road

CT29EX

Blean Common

CT47LW

Hatch Lane

CT27PB

Giles Lane

CT27ST

Park Wood Road

CT28EN

Cherry Avenue

CT29DP

Oaks Park

CT29DR

Moat Lane

CT47NR

Primrose Hill

CT27UZ

Giles Lane

CT29DS

Whitstable Road

CT29DW

Limes Place

CT29JW

Honey Hill

CT27LT

Giles Lane

CT47LX

Howfield Lane

CT27NH

Giles Lane

CT28EQ

Whitstable Road

CT28JF

Fisher Road

CT29BX

Maple Close

CT29NA

Fleets Lane

CT27NP

University Road

Data Sources

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