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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

ME139DH

Sandbanks Lane

ME139SP

Thanet Way

ME139TA

St Peters Road

ME139HZ

Staple Street

ME139ED

Seasalter Road

ME139QW

Gosmere Farm Cottages

ME139JB

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139EU

Plum Pudding Lane

ME139SR

Nine Ash Lane

ME139QG

Selling Road

ME139AP

The Street

ME139JH

Waterham Road

ME139QJ

Featherbed Lane

ME139FP

Jezzards Lane

ME139RA

Sycamore Cottages

ME139QE

Westwood Court

ME139UB

Staple Street

ME139TN

Stoney Road

CT29LA

Denstroude Lane

ME139RQ

The Street

ME139PS

New Cut Road

ME139HY

Staple Street Road

ME139EN

Highstreet Road

ME139HT

Staple Street Road

ME139AG

The Charltons

ME139EL

Thanet Way

ME139NQ

South Street

ME139DY

Head Hill Road

ME130LU

Lees Court Road

ME139TT

Selling Road

ME139PD

Dunkirk Road South

ME139EG

Waterham Road

ME139PE

South Street

ME139DW

Broom Street

ME139GA

The Street

ME139QH

Selling Road

ME139AW

School Lane

ME139RS

Shepherds Hill

ME139FA

Highstreet Road

ME139DA

Seasalter Road

ME139QN

Owens Court Cottage

ME139FL

Woodside

ME139BZ

Goodnestone Lane

ME139TU

Crockham Lane

ME139EH

Monkshill Road

ME139JJ

Forstal

ME139BE

The Street

ME139BN

George Lane

ME139FJ

Longview Close

ME130LY

Lees Court Road

ME139LH

Courtenay Road

ME139ET

Old Bakery Mews

ME139EW

Butler's Hill

ME139DQ

Sandbanks Lane

ME139PG

Fox Lane

ME139AB

Stockers Hill

ME139LU

Clockhouse

ME139UD

Staple Street

ME139EX

Post Office Cottages

ME139JA

Kemsdale Road

ME139NF

South Street

ME139AE

Bushey Close

ME139SF

Perry Wood

ME139EB

All Saints View

ME139ST

Colonels Lane

ME139DG

Seasalter Road

ME139BT

Goosefields

ME139TJ

Staple Street Road

ME139AD

The Street

ME130EH

Lees Court Road

ME130NQ

Lees Court

ME130NG

Lees Court Road

ME139FE

Staple Street

ME130LZ

West View

ME139TZ

Laurel Place

ME139BQ

Arthur Kennedy Close

ME138UR

Graveney Road

ME139AR

Bounds Lane

ME130LS

North Street

ME139NB

South Street

ME139FR

Willow Tree Walk

ME139NY

Woodside

ME139QQ

Clockhouse Lane

ME139RT

Perry Wood

ME139RE

Gushmere

ME139AY

The Crescent

ME139PX

Crouch Lane

Data Sources

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