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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 47 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
47
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
22.42(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-4%)
Other theft
5.35(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-55%)
Vehicle crime
4.66(+23%)
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%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Boughton and Courtenay area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,400,000.

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
Detached21£512,500
Flats4£222,922
Semi-Detached25£335,000
Terraced17£280,000

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

ME139BJ

Gas Lane

ME139DW

Broom Street

ME139QJ

Featherbed Lane

ME139HQ

Lillies Place

ME139JY

Manor Cottages

ME139LJ

Tinbridge Oast

ME139DN

Oast Houses

ME139LL

London Road

ME139RG

Church Lane

ME139AJ

Brickfield Lane

ME139AX

The Street

ME139BQ

Arthur Kennedy Close

ME139DH

Sandbanks Lane

ME139DR

Coney Banks

ME139FW

Forge Farm Row

ME139ST

Colonels Lane

CT29JZ

Denstroude Lane

ME139QT

Newhouse Lane

ME139FQ

Highstreet Road

ME139GA

The Street

ME139NF

South Street

ME139RS

Shepherds Hill

ME139TW

Fernleigh Close

ME139LF

London Road

ME139NH

South Street

ME139PP

Neames Forstal

ME139ER

Drove Lane

ME139NG

South Street

ME139QP

Kit Hill

CT29LD

Courtenay Road

ME130NB

Hunters Way

ME139AS

The Street

ME139BE

The Street

ME139ET

Old Bakery Mews

ME139JJ

Forstal

ME139UD

Staple Street

ME130LW

North Street

ME139DA

Seasalter Road

ME139JR

Church Hill School Mews

ME139JS

Swale View

ME139ND

South Street

ME139NW

North Lane

ME138YR

London Road

ME139HG

Butler's Hill

ME139JB

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139NX

Hickmans Green

CT29LB

Courtenay Road

ME139DQ

Sandbanks Lane

ME139TZ

Laurel Place

ME139DE

Head Hill Road

ME139PG

Fox Lane

ME139PY

The Warren

ME139SX

Burnt Oast Road

ME139LE

Boughton Hill

ME139PQ

Fox Lane

ME139PU

Rhode Common

ME139QS

Newhouse Lane

ME139BD

The Ridgeway

ME139BU

Head Hill Road

ME139NB

South Street

ME139PF

South Street

ME130ED

Lees Court Road

ME130LR

North Street

ME139BF

The Street

ME139HW

Crouch Lane

ME139SB

Stonestile Cottages

ME139TB

Field End Place

ME139LH

Courtenay Road

ME139QE

Westwood Court

ME139SU

Burnt Oast Road

ME139TL

Dawes Road

ME139AY

The Crescent

ME139ES

Highstreet Road

ME139LR

London Road

ME139TP

Dawes Road

ME138UT

Homestall Lane

ME139FR

Willow Tree Walk

ME139JT

Staple Street

ME139NZ

Dunkirk Road North

ME139TF

Highview Close

ME139AR

Bounds Lane

ME139BZ

Goodnestone Lane

ME139EY

Plum Pudding Lane

ME139HT

Staple Street Road

ME139PT

Rhode Common Cottages

ME139RZ

Perry Wood

ME130EH

Lees Court Road

Data Sources

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