What's the Charing, Pluckley & Challock population and density?

Charing, Pluckley & Challock population is 8,191 with density 88.9 per km².

What are house prices in Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

Based on 81 recent sales, the median price is £565,000.

What home types are most common in Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

Housing mix: detached 48.6%, semi-detached 29.2%.

How deprived is Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 14502 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

About 10.4% across the Charing, Pluckley & Challock area.

How safe is Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

Crime level in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is moderate with about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

There are 3,434 households in Charing, Pluckley & Challock

What are prices by property type in Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

Latest medians: Detached £650,000, Semi-detached £420,000, Terraced £302,000, Flats £257,000.

What's the average income in Charing, Pluckley & Challock?

Average resident income is about £45,600 per year.

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Charing, Pluckley & Challock

Q: What schools in Charing, Pluckley & Challock and how are they rated?

There are 6 schools in Charing, Pluckley & Challock: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Ashford / Charing, Pluckley & Challock

About

The Charing, Pluckley & Challock area in Ashford is known for its rural character and historic villages. Charing, situated along the Pilgrims' Way, has a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture, including the Archbishop's Palace ruins. Pluckley is famous as one of England's most haunted villages, with timber-framed buildings and a quiet countryside setting. Challock lies near the North Downs, offering woodland walks and access to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The area is primarily agricultural, with farmland and orchards dominating the landscape. Local amenities include village pubs, small shops, and community events. Transport links include the A20 and M20, providing connections to Ashford and Maidstone. The region appeals to those seeking a quieter pace of life, with outdoor activities like hiking and cycling popular among residents.

Area overview

On average Charing, Pluckley & Challock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 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 of residents in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £45,600 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

10.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Charing, Pluckley & Challock Population

8,191

Population density

88.9 per km²

Demographics

British

7,614

92.94%

Other White

160

1.95%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.99%

Irish

0.72%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.57%

Total population: 8,192

Housing

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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Charing, Pluckley & Challock area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	47	£650,000	£431,000	£570,000	£872,500	£1,226,000
Flats	3	£257,000	£183,200	£216,000	£268,500	£277,700
Semi-Detached	22	£420,000	£277,000	£375,000	£453,750	£624,375
Terraced	9	£302,000	£236,000	£295,000	£410,000	£571,000

10 years price trend in Charing, Pluckley & Challock

All postcodes in Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN270DX

Ashford Road

TN270DY

Ashford Road

TN270NN

Faversham Road

TN270PQ

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN270YF

The High Street

TN261AB

Coach Drive

TN261AG

Maidstone Road

TN261HD

Ram Lane

TN270AA

Maidstone Road

TN270BA

Tile Lodge Road

TN270BT

Vicarage Lane

TN270EQ

Ashford Road

TN270HS

Ashford Road

TN270LT

School Road

TN270NS

Almshouse Road

TN270PD

Egerton Road

TN270QY

Malmains Road

TN270ST

Mundy Bois Road

ME130JW

Faversham Road

TN254NU

Sandyhurst Lane

TN261EN

Bethersden Road

TN261ER

Pluckley Road

TN270NJ

Church Road

TN270AL

Charing Heath Road

TN270AX

Egerton Road

TN270DR

Pilgrims Way

TN270PJ

Swan Lane

TN270SJ

Smarden Road

TN279AT

Field Mill Road

TN279DW

Old School Court

TN254BD

Pested Lane

TN254LS

Maidstone Road

TN254LT

Ram Lane

TN261DR

Coach Drive

TN270AF

Almshouse Road

TN270GY

Hither Field

TN270HA

Canterbury Road

TN270JR

Haffenden Meadow

TN270NA

Pilgrims Way

TN270PW

Smarden Road

TN270RY

Sparrow Hatch Lane

TN279AH

Stonebridge Green Road

TN279BX

Barham's Mill Road

TN279BY

Bedlam Lane

TN261AE

Maidstone Road

TN254AR

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN254LH

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN254LJ

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN261DY

Coach Drive

TN270PL

Swan Lane

TN270JJ

The Moat

TN279AS

Field Mill Road

TN279BU

Barham's Mill Road

TN279DX

Rock Hill Road

TN279DN

Elm Close

TN261AR

Coombe Grove

TN261EH

The Street

TN261EX

Pluckley Road

TN270BQ

Blackberry Lane

TN270BX

Tile Lodge Road

TN270EP

Hurstford Lane

TN270LH

Clearmount Drive

TN270LX

Faversham Road

TN270QT

Smarden Road

TN270RS

The Grove

TN270RW

Smarden Road

TN279DA

Bedlam Lane

TN279DB

Wanden Lane

TN279DJ

Glebeland

TN254JX

Gold Hill

TN261AH

Westwell Lane

TN254NH

Westwell Lane

TN261AZ

Bethersden Road

TN261EJ

The Street

TN270BE

Wind Hill

TN270ER

Hurstford Lane

TN270EY

Canterbury Road

TN270HE

Church Road

TN270JB

Burleigh Road

TN270PR

Swan Lane

TN270QB

Swan Lane

TN270QE

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN270QQ

Hunger Hatch Lane

TN270QZ

Station Road

TN279AR

Iden Lane

TN279DT

New Road

TN261AP

Maidstone Road

TN254JL

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN254JR

Kingsland Lane

TN254AY

Blind Lane

TN254BJ

Old Clock House Green

TN254DA

Kiln Close

TN254FP

Mill Lane

TN254FQ

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN270AG

Blackberry Lane

TN270AP

Maidstone Road

TN270BF

Littledale

TN270HD

Bowl Road

TN254BT

Church Lane

TN254DP

Canterbury Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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