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Boughton & Selling

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About

Boughton & Selling are rural villages located in the Swale district of Kent, surrounded by farmland and woodland. The area is known for its quiet, countryside setting, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes. Boughton has a small village green and a historic church, while Selling features a local primary school and a railway station with links to London and Canterbury. The villages are connected by narrow lanes, with open fields and orchards typical of the Kentish landscape.

The area offers a peaceful lifestyle, with easy access to nearby towns like Faversham and Canterbury for shopping and amenities. Local attractions include Boughton Golf Club and the nearby Blean Woods nature reserve. The villages have a strong community feel, with events often held at the village halls. Public transport is limited, making car travel essential for many residents. The rural setting appeals to those seeking a quieter pace of life while remaining within reach of larger towns and transport links.

Area overview

On average Boughton & Selling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 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 of residents in Boughton & Selling is £50,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Boughton & Selling: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boughton & Selling Population
5,799
Population density
90.7 per km²

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

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 & Selling

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Boughton & Selling area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boughton & Selling 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 & Selling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£562,500
Flats4£222,922
Semi-Detached24£332,000
Terraced18£294,500

10 years median price trend in Boughton & Selling

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton & Selling.

All postcodes in Boughton & Selling

ME139BJ

Canterbury Road

ME139DN

Broom Street

ME139DW

Broom Street

ME139LL

Boughton Bypass

ME139QJ

Brenley Lane

ME139RG

Church Lane

ME139AJ

Brickfield Lane

ME139AX

The Crescent

ME139BQ

Arthur Kennedy Close

ME139DH

Sandbanks Lane

ME139DR

Broom Street

ME139FW

Boughton & Selling

ME139HQ

Butler's Hill

ME139JY

Crockham Lane

ME139LJ

London Road

ME139ST

Burnt Oast Road

CT29JZ

Denstroude Lane

ME139FQ

Highstreet Road

ME139GA

Boughton & Selling

ME139NF

South Street

ME139QT

Newhouse Lane

ME139RS

Grove Road

ME139TW

Berkeley Close

ME139QP

Kit Hill

ME139ER

Drove Lane

ME139LF

Courtenay Road

ME139NG

South Street

ME139NH

North Lane

ME139PP

Boughton & Selling

CT29LD

Courtenay Road

ME139JB

Boughton & Selling

ME130NB

Hunters Way

ME138YR

London Road

ME139AS

The Street

ME139BE

Bounds Lane

ME139ET

The Street

ME139HG

Butler's Hill

ME139JJ

Butler's Hill

ME139NX

Hickmans Green

ME139UD

Bull Lane

CT29LB

Courtenay Road

ME130LW

Boughton & Selling

ME139DA

Head Hill Road

ME139DQ

Sandbanks Lane

ME139JR

Church Hill

ME139JS

Church Hill

ME139ND

South Street

ME139NW

North Lane

ME139TZ

Staple Street

ME130DP

Porter's Lane

ME139DE

Head Hill Road

ME139LE

Boughton Bypass

ME139PG

Boughton & Selling

ME139PQ

Selling Road

ME139PU

Boughton & Selling

ME139PY

The Warren

ME139QS

Newhouse Lane

ME139SX

Burnt Oast Road

ME130ED

Hunters Way

ME130LR

Boughton & Selling

ME139BD

The Ridgeway

ME139BF

Horselees Road

ME139BU

Head Hill

ME139HW

Crouch Lane

ME139NB

Ludgate Road

ME139PF

Boughton & Selling

ME139SB

Boughton & Selling

ME139TB

Colonels Lane

ME139AY

The Crescent

ME139ES

Highstreet Road

ME139LH

Courtenay Road

ME139LR

London Road

ME139QE

Boughton & Selling

ME139SU

Burnt Oast Road

ME139TL

Dawes Road

ME139TP

Dawes Road

ME139JT

Staple Street

ME139PT

Boughton & Selling

ME138UT

Canterbury Road

ME139AR

Bounds Lane

ME139BZ

Head Hill Road

ME139EY

Plumpudding Lane

ME139FR

Selling Road

ME139HT

Head Hill

ME139JQ

Boughton & Selling

ME139NZ

Dunkirk Road North

ME139TF

Highview Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.