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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

TN254BU

Church Lane

TN270BY

Tile Lodge Cottages

TN270DW

Pett Lane

TN270LP

Market Place

TN279AY

Coach Road

TN279DH

Glebeland

ME172JP

Rose Lane

TN254AD

Orchard Lane

TN254AU

Blind Lane

TN254BG

Faversham Road

TN254BH

Downs West

TN270BB

Cherry Tree Road

TN270DF

Ashford Road

TN270JQ

Brenchley Mews

TN270PG

Pivington Mill

TN254JP

Kingsland Lane

TN254LP

Chapel Row

TN270DB

Maidstone Road

TN270DL

Pett Lane

TN270LG

Downs Way

TN279AP

Stonebridge Green Road

TN279BJ

Crocken Hill Road

TN279EE

Crocken Hill Road

TN254DD

Church Lane

TN254JJ

Watery Lane

TN270HF

Kennelling Road

TN270RN

Dering Close

TN270SY

Bell Lane

TN261AN

Maidstone Road

TN270DQ

Station Road

TN270EF

Pinnock Place

TN270PY

Rooting Lane

TN270QD

The Street

TN270SA

Pluckley Road

TN279DZ

Stevens Close

TN270DE

Maidstone Road

TN270DJ

Canterbury Road

TN270JP

Downsway

ME130JX

Boundgate Cottages

TN254BW

Green Lane

TN254FN

Green Lane

TN261EE

Coach Drive

TN270BS

Egerton Road

TN270DA

Maidstone Road

TN270GX

Ellen Close

TN270NH

Bowl Road

TN279BE

Egerton House Road

TN254BX

St Cosmus Close

TN254LN

Lakeside Gardens

TN270LL

Centenary Close

TN270RA

Station Road

TN270RX

New House Lane

TN270SD

Upper Weald

TN279EY

Green Hill Lane

TN254NS

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254JW

Kingsland Cottage

TN270HP

Hart Hill

TN270HW

Hart Hill

TN270PB

Egerton Road

TN279AU

Field Mill Road

TN270BZ

Pluckley Road

ME172BZ

Lenham Forstal Road

TN270JX

Wheler Road

TN261DZ

Coach Drive

TN261ET

West Street

TN261HA

School Road

TN270HB

Bowl Road

TN254BE

Pested Lane

TN254JH

Watery Lane

TN270AD

Ashford Road

TN270DP

Pilgrims Way

TN270EH

Westwell Leacon

TN270JS

Maidstone Road

TN270LS

High Street

TN279EH

Forstal Road

TN270DH

Ashford Road

TN270JL

Ashford Road

TN270RB

Lambden Road

TN270RG

Rose Farm Road

TN279ED

Rock Hill Road

Data Sources

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