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Boughton and Courtenay

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About

Boughton and Courtenay ward is a large, predominantly rural area in the northern part of the Swale district. It encompasses several villages and hamlets, including the main settlements of Boughton-under-Blean, Dunkirk, and Hernhill. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, orchards, and pockets of woodland, with a network of narrow country lanes connecting the communities. The ward lies south of the A2 road, which historically served as a major route to Canterbury.

The area is part of the North Downs, with the ancient trackway of the Pilgrims' Way passing through. Local landmarks include the historic church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Boughton-under-Blean. Economic activity is largely based on farming and horticulture, with some commuter populations using the road and rail links to nearby towns. The Blean Woods, a significant area of ancient woodland, forms part of the ward's southern boundary.

Area overview

On average Boughton and Courtenay has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boughton and Courtenay is £59,933 per year. There are 5 schools in Boughton and Courtenay: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boughton and Courtenay is home to around 5,799 people, with a population density of about 90.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boughton and Courtenay Population
5,799
Population density
90.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.04(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-52%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
Vehicle crime
3.97(+7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,359
92.43%
Other White
191
3.29%
Irish
38
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.47%
Indian
24
0.41%
Total population: 5,798

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,690
34.9%
No qualifications
848
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
811
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
618
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
462
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 4,842

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,053
43.69%
Owns with a mortgage
764
31.7%
Other social rented
238
9.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
9.42%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.9%
Total households: 2,410

Property prices in Boughton and Courtenay

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Boughton and Courtenay area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boughton and Courtenay 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 Boughton and Courtenay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£562,500
Flats3£125,843
Semi-Detached29£330,000
Terraced18£283,750

10 years median price trend in Boughton and Courtenay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton and Courtenay.

All postcodes in Boughton and Courtenay

ME139SY

Burnt Oast Road

ME139LW

Gate Hill

ME139NZ

Dunkirk Road North

ME139PL

Bridge Cottages

ME139PN

Woodgate Cottages

ME139LD

Thread Lane

ME139TX

Staple Street

ME139QZ

The Square

ME139RY

Perry Wood

ME139JY

Manor Cottages

ME139UL

Weatherall Close

ME139SS

Swedish Houses

ME139ER

Drove Lane

ME139LL

London Road

CT29JX

Denstroude Lane

ME139PW

Station Cottages

CT29LD

Courtenay Road

ME139NH

South Street

ME139SA

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139NR

South Street

ME139JG

Forstal

ME139BJ

Gas Lane

ME139HD

Monica Close

ME139JU

Church Hill

ME139UF

Brickfield Lane

ME139RU

Perry Wood

CT29JZ

Denstroude Lane

ME139SB

Stonestile Cottages

ME139SL

Colonels Lane

ME139DP

Sandbanks Lane

ME139AJ

Brickfield Lane

ME139SZ

St Pauls Road

ME139LZ

Brenley Lane

ME130DZ

Nursery Lane

ME139DD

Culmers Terrace

ME139AS

The Street

ME139BA

The Street

ME139JR

Church Hill School Mews

ME139DX

Murton Place

ME139BB

The Ridgeway

ME139NJ

North Lane

ME139EQ

Waterham Road

ME139DN

Oast Houses

ME139FU

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139NE

Crouch Lane

ME139EJ

Highstreet Road

ME139JS

Swale View

ME139RD

Vicarage Lane

ME139EP

Dargate Road

ME139PJ

Scoggers Hill

CT29LG

Courtenay Road

ME139DU

Seasalter Road

ME139AX

The Street

ME130ED

Lees Court Road

ME139UA

Staple Street

ME130ND

Lees Court

ME139EY

Plum Pudding Lane

ME139NT

Hickmans Green

ME139NA

South Street

ME139BU

Head Hill Road

ME139LG

London Road

ME139SN

Canterbury Road

ME139ND

South Street

ME139DF

Seasalter Road

ME139PT

Rhode Common Cottages

ME130LR

North Street

ME139DS

Broom Street

ME139TR

Berkeley Close

ME139AF

Poplar View

ME139TD

Wheatsheaf Close

ME139TE

Horselees Road

ME139EA

Vinson Close

ME139HJ

Woodlands

ME130DP

Porter's Lane

ME130NB

Hunters Way

ME139SD

Stone Stile Road

ME139LE

Boughton Hill

ME139FH

Hop Pickers Close

ME130LT

Ashford Road

ME130NJ

Ashford Road

ME139RP

Perry Wood

ME139NG

South Street

ME139ES

Highstreet Road

ME139QY

Hogbens Hill

ME139BD

The Ridgeway

ME139TL

Dawes Road

ME139FQ

Highstreet Road

ME139NS

South Street

ME139FD

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139BH

The Street

ME139TP

Dawes Road

ME139RG

Church Lane

ME139RF

Selling Road

ME139RN

Grove Road

ME139QD

Selling Road

ME139TG

Horselees Road

ME139JQ

Forstal

ME139PB

Dunkirk Road South

ME139AA

Stockers Hill

CT29LB

Courtenay Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.