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Charing

England / South East / Ashford / Charing

About

Charing ward is located in the borough of Ashford, Kent, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes the village of Charing, known for its historic church and proximity to the North Downs. The area is characterised by farmland, woodland, and scattered settlements, offering a quieter pace compared to urban centres.

Transport links include the M20 motorway and Charing railway station, providing connections to London and Ashford town centre. Local amenities include a primary school, shops, and pubs, serving both residents and visitors. The ward’s landscape attracts walkers and cyclists, with routes like the Pilgrims’ Way passing through the area.

Area overview

On average Charing has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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 of residents in Charing is £45,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Charing: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charing Population
2,714
Population density
132.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £497,500 in Charing area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £880,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£650,000
Semi-Detached8£425,000
Terraced4£356,000

10 years price trend in Charing

All postcodes in Charing

TN270NH

Bowl Road

TN270LL

Centenary Close

TN270BZ

Pluckley Road

TN270HP

Hart Hill

TN270HW

Hart Hill

TN270HB

Bedlam Lane

TN270JX

Wheler Road

TN270LY

Pilgrims Way

TN270JL

Ashford Road

TN270AD

Ashford Road

TN270DH

Ashford Road

TN270DP

Pilgrims Way

TN270EH

Charing, Pluckley & Challock

TN270JS

Littledale

TN270LS

The High Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.