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Cowden and Hever

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About

Cowden and Hever ward encompasses a rural part of the Sevenoaks district, characterised by scattered settlements, farmland, and woodland. The area includes the villages of Cowden and Hever, along with hamlets like Markbeech. Land use is predominantly agricultural, with a landscape of fields, hedgerows, and pockets of ancient forest. The presence of the Kent and East Sussex Railway line is a notable feature of the local geography.

The ward is defined by its historical connections, most famously Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. This estate contributes significantly to the area's character. The Eden Valley runs through the ward, influencing the topography. Community life centres on the local villages, with amenities including pubs, village halls, and the heritage railway station at Hever, which offers a specific and operational transport link.

Area overview

On average Cowden and Hever has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowden and Hever is £71,578 per year. There are 2 schools in Cowden and Hever: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowden and Hever is home to around 2,097 people, with a population density of about 76.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowden and Hever Population
2,097
Population density
76.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.69(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.44(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(+4%)
Vehicle crime
5.25(+39%)
Other theft
4.77(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,929
91.99%
Other White
71
3.39%
Irish
17
0.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.48%
Total population: 2,097

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
701
39.43%
Level 3 (A level)
297
16.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
254
14.29%
No qualifications
235
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
154
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 1,778

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
343
39.24%
Owns with a mortgage
278
31.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
108
12.36%
Other social rented
82
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
42
4.81%
Total households: 874

Property prices in Cowden and Hever

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £518,750 in Cowden and Hever area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £2,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowden and Hever 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 Cowden and Hever over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£865,750
Flats2£355,000
Semi-Detached4£656,250
Terraced8£385,000

10 years median price trend in Cowden and Hever

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowden and Hever.

All postcodes in Cowden and Hever

TN85NX

Cow Lane

TN87HZ

Chestnut Place

TN86NH

Hillcrest

TN86NJ

Brookfield

TN86PD

Roodlands Lane

TN87NH

Hever Road

TN85NL

Stick Hill

Data Sources

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