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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 51 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
51
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
24.42(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.5(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(+14%)
Other theft
6.23(+12%)
Vehicle crime
3.91(+3%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Charing, Pluckley & Challock area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached39£670,000
Flats2£227,500
Semi-Detached21£440,000
Terraced9£295,000

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

TN279BH

Link Hill Lane

TN279EU

Mundy Bois Road

TN270YF

The High Street

TN254DR

Squids Gate

TN270DU

Ashford Road

TN270DX

Ashford Road

TN270DY

Ashford Road

TN270NN

Faversham Road

TN270PQ

Upper Weald

TN233FZ

Godinton Lane

TN261HD

Hothfield Common

TN270AA

Poppyfields

TN270BA

Bank Cottages

TN270HS

Dog Kennel Lane

TN270PD

Kingsland Cottage

TN270QY

Station Road

TN270ST

Mundy Bois Road

TN261AB

Coach Drive

TN261AG

Maidstone Road

TN270LT

School Road

TN270BT

Vicarage Lane

TN270EQ

Ashford Road

TN270NS

Faversham Road

TN270AL

Charing Heath Road

TN254NU

Sandyhurst Lane

TN270AX

Egerton Road

TN270DR

Pilgrims Way

TN279DW

Rock Hill Road

ME130JW

Faversham Road

TN261EN

Bethersden Road

TN261ER

Pluckley Road

TN270NJ

Ravensdane Wood

TN270PJ

Swan Lane

TN270SJ

Glebe Cottage

TN279AT

Field Mill Road

TN270AF

Almshouse Road

TN254BD

Pested Lane

TN261DR

Park Drive

TN270GY

Tatchell Drive

TN270RY

Dowle Street

TN254LS

Ram Lane

TN254LT

Ram Lane

TN270JR

Haffenden Meadow

TN270HA

Canterbury Road

TN270NA

Pilgrims Way

TN270PW

Westfields

TN279AH

The Street

TN279BX

Chapel Lane

TN279BY

Bedlam Lane

TN254LJ

Downs West

TN261DY

Coach Drive

TN270PL

Swan Lane

TN279BU

Barhams Mill Road

TN254LH

Downs West

TN254AR

Buck Street

TN261AE

Maidstone Road

TN270JJ

The Moat

TN279AS

Field Mill Road

TN279DN

Harmers Way

TN279DX

Rock Hill Road

TN261EH

Thanet Terrace

TN270EP

Hurstford Lane

TN270LX

Charing Hill

TN270RS

The Grove

TN279DA

Bedlam Lane

TN279DB

Wanden Lane

TN261AR

Maidstone Road

TN261EX

West Street

TN270BQ

Blackberry Lane

TN270BX

Warren Houses

TN270LH

Clearmount Drive

TN270QT

The Street

TN270RW

Smarden Road

TN279DJ

The Street

TN254NH

Westwell Lane

TN261AZ

Cedar Bungalows

TN261EJ

The Street

TN270BE

Wind Hill

TN270ER

Hurstford Lane

TN270HE

Stalisfield Church Road

TN270PR

Surrenden Park

TN270QE

The Street

TN270QQ

Hunger Hatch Lane

TN270QZ

Station Road

TN279AR

Iden Lane

TN279DT

New Road

TN254JX

Gold Hill

TN261AH

Westwell Lane

TN270EY

Canterbury Road

TN270JB

Burleigh Road

TN270QB

The Terrace

TN254FQ

Old Clockhouse Green

TN254BJ

Canterbury Road

TN254JR

Kingsland Lane

TN270AG

Pluckley Road

TN270AP

Littledale

TN270BF

Towner Close

TN254AY

Clockhouse Park

TN254DA

Kiln Close

TN254FP

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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