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Charing, Pluckley & Challock

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About

Charing sits on the edge of the North Downs, a linear village with a historic Archbishop's Palace at its core. The Greensand Way trail runs through here, connecting wooded hills to agricultural land. Local farming is prominent, with orchards and fields defining the landscape around the settlement.

To the east, Pluckley is known for its many historic buildings, including black weatherboarded houses, set within a landscape of mixed woodland and pasture. Nearby Challock lies within the King's Wood, a large Forestry England plantation popular for walking and cycling. The area is characterised by this blend of ancient woodland and managed forestry.

Area overview

On average Charing, Pluckley & Challock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £57,644 per year. There are 6 schools in Charing, Pluckley & Challock: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Charing, Pluckley & Challock is home to around 8,191 people, with a population density of about 88.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charing, Pluckley & Challock Population
8,191
Population density
88.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.95(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.6(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(+14%)
Other theft
5.86(+4%)
Vehicle crime
3.42(-8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,614
92.94%
Other White
160
1.95%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
81
0.99%
Irish
59
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.57%
Total population: 8,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,303
33.48%
No qualifications
1,243
18.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,042
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
624
9.07%
Total 16+ residents: 6,879

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,497
43.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,073
31.27%
Social rents from council
332
9.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
297
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
101
2.94%
Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Charing, Pluckley & Challock

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in Charing, Pluckley & Challock area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charing, Pluckley & Challock 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 Charing, Pluckley & Challock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£735,000
Semi-Detached22£429,000
Terraced8£285,500
Flats4£210,000

10 years median price trend in Charing, Pluckley & Challock

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charing, Pluckley & Challock.

All postcodes in Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN270QB

The Terrace

TN254JP

Kingsland Lane

TN270DF

Ashford Road

TN279ET

Kingsland Lane

TN254FQ

Old Clockhouse Green

TN279EY

Green Hill Lane

TN270JG

Old Ashford Road

TN270RR

The Grove

TN270NN

Faversham Road

TN270JQ

Brenchley Mews

TN270ES

Calehill Road

TN270HF

Kennelling Road

TN270LX

Charing Hill

TN279EE

Crocken Hill Road

TN261EG

Park Drive

TN270BD

Wind Hill

TN279DW

Rock Hill Road

TN270NG

Charing Hill

TN279BH

Link Hill Lane

TN254BB

Canterbury Road

TN279EL

Forstal Road

TN254NQ

Pilgrims Way

TN270EA

Ashford Road

TN270HG

Egg Hill Road

TN270EE

Ashford Road

TN270DJ

Canterbury Road

TN270DD

Maidstone Road

TN270RF

Smarden Road

TN270RP

Dering Terrace

TN270LL

Centenary Close

TN270BW

Westwell Lane

TN270SS

Upper Weald

TN279BL

Barham Mill Road

TN254DS

Portulacea Gardens

TN270LB

Downs Close

TN270BQ

Blackberry Lane

TN279EJ

Forge Lane

TN254DR

Squids Gate

TN270AT

Charing Heath Road

TN270LA

Downsway

TN254DL

Canterbury Road

TN279AX

Coach Road

TN279DL

Stisted Way

TN261AJ

Westwell Lane

TN270NL

Charing Hill

TN270RH

Chambers Green Road

TN279DS

Elm Close

TN270JH

The Moat

TN254BQ

Faversham Road

TN279BE

Egerton House Road

TN279BN

Egerton House Road

TN270NB

Charing Hill

TN270ND

The Wynd

TN270DA

Maidstone Road

TN233BT

Godinton Lane

TN254DP

Canterbury Road

TN270RB

Lambden Road

TN270JT

Sayer Road

TN279DX

Rock Hill Road

TN270HT

Monks Walk

TN270AJ

Pluckley Road

TN270GZ

Ruglys Way

TN270NH

Bowl Road

TN270AR

Newlands Road

TN270JW

Brenchley Mews

TN254DD

Church Lane

TN270QJ

Nettlepole Lane

TN270AB

Wilkinson Close

TN270AY

Tile Lodge Road

TN261ES

The Street

TN270AE

Blackberry Lane

TN279ED

Rock Hill Road

TN270AN

Hook Lane

ME130JW

Faversham Road

TN270HD

Bowl Road

TN270PW

Westfields

TN270PN

Swan Lane

ME130JX

Boundgate Cottages

TN254FR

Downs West

TN279HA

Green Hill Lane

TN279DH

Glebeland

TN270AA

Poppyfields

TN270ER

Hurstford Lane

TN270AQ

Pluckley Road

TN270EQ

Ashford Road

TN270PF

Egerton Road

TN279DY

Rock Hill Road

TN261DR

Park Drive

TN270SJ

Glebe Cottage

TN279GL

Henshaw Place

TN270PR

Surrenden Park

TN270BZ

Pluckley Road

TN270JE

Maidstone Road

TN254NJ

Dunn Street

TN279AU

Field Mill Road

TN270BY

Tile Lodge Cottages

TN254LE

Downsview

TN270HN

Hart Hill

TN270EY

Canterbury Road

TN270NP

Chapel Woods

Data Sources

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