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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

CT29BY

Ross Gardens

CT29BS

Rough Common Road

CT28EQ

Whitstable Road

CT29DJ

Rough Common Road

CT29AR

Plough Lane

CT29AX

Woodside Cottages

CT28HT

St Thomas Hill

CT29AS

Plough Lane

CT28ER

Cherry Drive

CT47NE

Bigbury Road

CT29DP

Oaks Park

CT27BQ

Canterbury Hill

CT27XE

Woodland Way

CT29EY

Blean Common

CT29HE

Chapel Lane

CT29LY

Fleets Lane

CT29EE

Tile Kiln Hill

CT28HE

Cherry Drive

CT29LT

Calais Hill

CT29DD

Rough Common Road

CT27SS

Park Wood Road

CT27LX

Giles Lane

CT29DT

Tile Kiln Hill

CT27NR

Giles Lane

CT27PE

Park Wood Road

CT29JY

Denstroude Lane

CT29BZ

Ross Gardens

CT29DL

Rough Common Road

CT47LY

Howfield Lane

CT29BQ

Sidney Cooper Close

CT28NQ

Mill Lane

CT27ND

University Road

CT27WW

Park Wood Road

CT29NJ

Summer Lane

CT27SG

Park Wood Road

CT29EZ

Tyler Hill Road

CT29DS

Whitstable Road

CT29JA

School Lane

CT29AN

Prospect Cottages

CT27UF

The University

CT28JT

Becket Avenue

CT29NR

Park Farm Close

CT27UX

Giles Lane

CT28HU

Giles Lane

CT28NW

Church Hill

CT29NP

Ivy Court

CT47LP

Hatch Lane

CT27FN

University Road

CT28EH

St Thomas Hill

CT29HR

The Green

CT29BX

Maple Close

CT27NN

Giles Lane

CT28DN

Westgate Court Avenue

CT29ED

Tile Kiln Hill

CT29LX

Tyler Hill Road

CT28JP

Westgate Close

CT29DE

Rough Common Road

CT47NF

Bigbury Road

CT27NQ

Giles Lane

CT27NH

Giles Lane

CT27NX

Darwin Road

CT29AZ

Boundary Cottages

CT29JU

Denstroude Lane

CT29NL

Wood Hill

CT29NF

Hackington Road

CT27SY

Park Wood Road

CT28EE

Whitstable Road

CT47LT

New Town Street

CT29HY

Chestnut Avenue

CT47NN

Town Lane

CT28ET

Hillside Avenue

CT27UL

University Road

CT29HU

Tyler Hill Road

CT27FS

Giles Lane

CT29LU

Tyler Hill Road

CT28HL

Neal's Place Road

CT47LR

Pilgrims Way

CT20PU

Broad Oak Road

CT47LX

Howfield Lane

CT29AT

New Cottages

CT29HQ

The Gap

CT47NS

Primrose Hill

CT29JJ

Blean Common

CT47NG

Bigbury Road

CT27NB

Giles Lane

CT29BN

St Michaels Close

CT28EP

Cherry Garden Road

CT29AE

Church Hill

CT29EF

Blean Hill

CT27UZ

Giles Lane

CT28EJ

St Thomas Hill

CT28JF

Fisher Road

CT28NH

Summer Hill

CT27LZ

University Road

CT53BJ

Pean Hill

CT27UU

Park Wood Road

CT29BD

Little Meadow

CT29LZ

Fleets Lane

CT29ER

Westfield

CT27NL

Giles Lane

Data Sources

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