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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

CT29WD

Woodville

CT27ST

Park Wood Road

CT27UG

University Road

CT27UT

Park Wood Road

CT28ES

Richmond Gardens

CT27WU

Park Wood Road

CT29BU

Rough Common Road

CT27NP

University Road

CT27NY

Darwin Road

CT28HJ

University Road

CT28NP

Summer Hill

CT29ES

Blean Common

CT28NF

Mill Lane

CT29JQ

Blean Common

CT29BF

Chaucer Mews

CT29JN

Woodlands

CT28EY

Hillview Road

CT28HN

St Thomas Hill

CT29AB

Harbledown Terrace

CT27SX

Giles Lane

CT29NG

Hackington Road

CT29HH

Badgers Close

CT27LS

Woodland Way

CT29AJ

Wingate Hill

CT29NW

Sunnymead

CT27WT

Park Wood Road

CT29EB

Whitstable Road

CT28FH

Chartham & Stone Street

CT27NG

Giles Lane

CT47NL

Denstead Lane

CT29HX

Boughton Bypass

CT29AL

Roman Road

CT27LR

Giles Lane

CT47NH

Gravel Hill

CT28JH

Westgate Close

CT27FG

University Road

CT27NZ

Darwin Road

CT28EN

Cherry Avenue

CT28EU

Meadow Road

CT29HF

Chapel Lane

CT29JH

Blean Common

CT29DZ

Clock Tower Parade

CT27NU

Giles Lane

CT28EL

Cherry Garden Road

CT29NN

Alcroft Grange

CT47NJ

Denstead Lane

CT28DR

Clifton Gardens

CT47NR

Primrose Hill

CT27FL

Giles Lane

CT29DW

Limes Place

Data Sources

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