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About

Charing ward covers a rural area north of Ashford, centred around the historic village of Charing itself. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements, with the North Downs forming a significant backdrop. The M20 motorway runs along the western edge, providing a major transport link. The ward includes smaller communities like Charing Heath and the hamlets surrounding the Pilgrims' Way, an ancient trackway.

The village of Charing has a notable high street with timber-framed buildings and a medieval archbishop's palace. Local governance is managed through a parish council, focusing on issues pertinent to a primarily residential and farming community. The area is served by Charing railway station on the Maidstone East Line. Much of the ward's land use is dedicated to farming, with a mix of arable and pastoral fields defining the open scenery.

Area overview

On average Charing has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charing is £57,644 per year. There are 1 schools in Charing: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Charing is home to around 2,714 people, with a population density of about 132.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charing Population
2,714
Population density
132.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.11(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.21(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.84(-24%)
Other theft
4.79(-14%)
Vehicle crime
4.05(+7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,527
93.18%
Other White
48
1.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
19
0.7%
Irish
17
0.63%
Total population: 2,712

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
721
31.17%
No qualifications
501
21.66%
Level 3 (A level)
365
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
331
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
215
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 2,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
553
46.24%
Owns with a mortgage
303
25.33%
Social rents from council
130
10.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
111
9.28%
Other social rented
45
3.76%
Total households: 1,196

Property prices in Charing

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £443,000 in Charing area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £861,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charing 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£625,000
Semi-Detached8£428,750
Terraced4£291,000

10 years median price trend in Charing

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charing.

All postcodes in Charing

TN270BW

Westwell Lane

TN270HN

Hart Hill

TN270LY

Pilgrims Way

TN270AH

Pluckley Road

TN270EU

Canterbury Road

TN270AT

Charing Heath Road

TN270HL

Warren Street Road

TN270HZ

Hither Field

TN270EB

Ashford Road

TN270JG

Old Ashford Road

TN270AQ

Pluckley Road

TN270NF

Charing Hill

TN270JT

Sayer Road

TN270AB

Wilkinson Close

TN270DT

Wicken Lane

TN270ND

The Wynd

TN270JE

Maidstone Road

TN270JW

Brenchley Mews

TN270HG

Egg Hill Road

TN270HX

High Street

TN270DG

Ashford Road

TN270HT

Monks Walk

TN270NR

Faversham Road

TN270DD

Maidstone Road

TN270AE

Blackberry Lane

TN270AJ

Pluckley Road

TN270ED

Ashford Road

TN270EE

Ashford Road

TN270EL

Westwell Leacon

TN270AW

Surgery Close

TN270YF

The High Street

TN270DU

Ashford Road

TN270DX

Ashford Road

TN270DY

Ashford Road

TN270NN

Faversham Road

TN270AA

Poppyfields

TN270HS

Dog Kennel Lane

TN270LT

School Road

TN270EQ

Ashford Road

TN270NS

Faversham Road

TN270AL

Charing Heath Road

TN270DR

Pilgrims Way

ME130JW

Faversham Road

TN270NJ

Ravensdane Wood

TN270AF

Almshouse Road

TN270GY

Tatchell Drive

TN270JR

Haffenden Meadow

TN270HA

Canterbury Road

TN270NA

Pilgrims Way

TN270JJ

The Moat

TN270LX

Charing Hill

TN270BQ

Blackberry Lane

TN270LH

Clearmount Drive

TN270HE

Stalisfield Church Road

TN270QQ

Hunger Hatch Lane

TN270EY

Canterbury Road

TN270JB

Burleigh Road

TN270AG

Pluckley Road

TN270AP

Littledale

TN270BF

Towner Close

TN270HD

Bowl Road

TN270BJ

Hurst Lane

TN270LU

The Hill

TN254DP

Canterbury Road

TN270DS

Pett Lane

TN270JD

Maidstone Road

TN270JU

Wheler Road

TN270AN

Hook Lane

TN270DN

Woodbrook

TN270NB

Charing Hill

TN270NG

Charing Hill

TN270EA

Ashford Road

TN270LF

Downsway

TN270LQ

Downsway

TN270EX

Canterbury Road

TN270AR

Newlands Road

TN270JA

Station Road

TN270ET

Pluckley Road

TN270LA

Downsway

TN270LR

Market Place

TN270LB

Downs Close

TN270NL

Charing Hill

TN270EN

Westwell Leacon

TN270HU

High Street

TN270JH

The Moat

TN270GZ

Ruglys Way

TN270JN

School Road

TN270NP

Chapel Woods

TN270DW

Pett Lane

TN270LP

Market Place

TN270DF

Ashford Road

TN270JQ

Brenchley Mews

TN270DB

Maidstone Road

TN270DL

Pett Lane

TN270LG

Downs Way

TN270HF

Kennelling Road

TN270DE

Maidstone Road

TN270DJ

Canterbury Road

TN270JP

Downsway

TN270DA

Maidstone Road

Data Sources

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