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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

TN270GX

Ellen Close

TN270NH

Bowl Road

TN270LL

Centenary Close

TN270HP

Hart Hill

TN270HW

Hart Hill

TN270BZ

Pluckley Road

TN270JX

Wheler Road

TN270HB

Bowl Road

TN270AD

Ashford Road

TN270DP

Pilgrims Way

TN270EH

Westwell Leacon

TN270JS

Maidstone Road

TN270LS

High Street

TN270DH

Ashford Road

TN270JL

Ashford Road

Data Sources

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