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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

TN254JL

Downs West

TN261AP

Maidstone Road

TN270HD

Bowl Road

TN254LF

Westwell Lane

TN261EA

Beech Drive

TN270BJ

Hurst Lane

TN270LU

The Hill

TN270QF

The Street

TN270QH

Pluckley Road

TN270QJ

Nettlepole Lane

TN270RP

Dering Terrace

TN279BA

Coach Road

TN279DL

Stisted Way

TN279DR

Rock Hill Road

TN279ES

Kingsland Lane

TN254BT

Church Lane

TN254DP

Canterbury Road

TN254DS

Portulacea Gardens

TN270BP

Barnfield Road

TN270DS

Pett Lane

TN270ES

Calehill Road

TN270JD

Maidstone Road

TN270JU

Wheler Road

TN279BD

Egerton House Road

TN261ED

Plantation Close

TN270AN

Hook Lane

TN270DN

Woodbrook

TN270NB

Charing Hill

TN270NG

Charing Hill

TN270QG

Calehill Park

TN261EG

Park Drive

TN270EA

Ashford Road

TN270LF

Downsway

TN270LQ

Downsway

TN270RR

The Grove

TN279BL

Barham Mill Road

TN254BB

Canterbury Road

TN270DZ

Station Road

TN270EG

Maidstone Road

TN270PF

Egerton Road

TN270PH

Smarden Road

TN270SL

Upper Weald

TN279AJ

The Street

TN254NJ

Dunn Street

TN270EX

Canterbury Road

TN270QS

The Street

TN279EA

Oak Tree Villas

TN254LE

Downsview

TN270AR

Newlands Road

TN270JA

Station Road

TN270SN

Smarden Road

TN279AB

Chantlers Meadow

TN279EN

Forstal Villas

TN279ET

Kingsland Lane

ME172BT

Primrose Cottages

TN254DN

Green Lane

TN254DQ

High Snoad Wood

TN261DS

Beech Drive

TN261DX

Beech Drive

TN261EW

Rippers Cross Cottage

TN270BD

Wind Hill

TN270ET

Pluckley Road

TN270LA

Downsway

TN270LR

Market Place

TN270SS

Upper Weald

TN254AT

Buck Street

TN270LB

Downs Close

TN270NL

Charing Hill

TN270PE

Egerton Road

TN270RD

Thorne Estate

TN279DY

Rock Hill Road

TN270EN

Westwell Leacon

TN270QL

Jennings Farm Cottage

TN270SE

Malmains Road

TN279EB

Rock Hill Road

TN279HA

Green Hill Lane

TN254DE

The Lees

TN270RJ

Chambers Green Road

TN254LQ

Wheel Mews

TN270BU

Church Hill

TN270HU

High Street

TN270JH

The Moat

TN270RH

Chambers Green Road

TN279DU

Stone Hill Road

TN254LD

Goldhill Cottage

TN261AJ

Westwell Lane

TN261EP

Bethersden Road

TN270BL

Hunger Hatch Lane

TN270GZ

Ruglys Way

TN270JN

School Road

TN270PS

Swan Lane

TN279BB

Coach Road

TN279DS

Elm Close

TN254BS

Church Lane

TN254DF

Canterbury Road

TN261DP

Godinton Lane

TN261JA

Westwell Lane

TN270AY

Tile Lodge Road

TN270NP

Chapel Woods

TN270QU

Station Road

Data Sources

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