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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

TN270SP

Smarden Road

TN270SA

Pluckley Road

TN261EL

Church Lane

TN261AH

Westwell Lane

TN261AN

Maidstone Road

TN270RU

Pluckley Road

TN270EF

Pinnock Place

TN279BD

Egerton House Road

TN270NS

Faversham Road

TN270RT

The Grove

TN254NG

Lacton Manor Cottage

TN270AL

Charing Heath Road

TN270RL

Station Road

TN270BA

Bank Cottages

TN270PJ

Swan Lane

TN261AP

Maidstone Road

TN254DJ

Canterbury Road

TN270BL

Hunger Hatch Lane

TN254NF

Digge Court Cottage

TN279AJ

The Street

TN270QE

The Street

TN279BX

Chapel Lane

TN279DJ

The Street

TN279BG

Link Hill Lane

TN270HP

Hart Hill

TN270PB

Egerton Road

TN261JB

Westwell Lane

TN270JS

Maidstone Road

TN254BH

Downs West

TN270AH

Pluckley Road

TN254JH

Watery Lane

TN261EH

Thanet Terrace

TN270DZ

Station Road

TN279DT

New Road

TN254LG

Westwell Lane

TN254JL

Downs West

TN254JR

Kingsland Lane

TN279AY

Coach Road

TN254DQ

High Snoad Wood

TN279EG

Crocken Hill Road

ME172BT

Primrose Cottages

TN254AD

Orchard Lane

TN279ER

Mundy Bois Road

TN279EP

Newland Green

TN270BU

Church Hill

TN270HE

Stalisfield Church Road

TN270LY

Pilgrims Way

TN270QN

Nettlepole Lane

TN270SE

Malmains Road

TN270QA

The Street

TN270HA

Canterbury Road

TN279BJ

Crocken Hill Road

TN270BB

Cherry Tree Road

TN270GX

Ellen Close

TN261EN

Bethersden Road

TN279DR

Rock Hill Road

TN270ED

Ashford Road

TN270DP

Pilgrims Way

TN254FP

Mill Lane

TN270JX

Wheler Road

TN270DW

Pett Lane

TN270PZ

Little Chart Road

TN254JN

Wye Road

TN261AW

Maidstone Road

TN254BX

St Cosmus Close

TN270SN

Smarden Road

TN270BF

Towner Close

TN254NS

Sandyhurst Lane

TN279AR

Iden Lane

TN261DP

Godinton Lane

TN261HA

School Road

TN279AN

Stonebridge Green Road

TN270RA

Station Road

TN233FZ

Godinton Lane

TN270SU

Upper Weald

TN261JA

Westwell Lane

TN254BD

Pested Lane

TN279EA

Oak Tree Villas

TN254AX

Chapmans Close

TN270QT

The Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.