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Cowden and Hever

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About

Cowden and Hever ward is located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, covering a rural area with scattered villages and hamlets. The ward includes the villages of Cowden and Hever, known for their historic charm and countryside setting. Hever is particularly famous for Hever Castle, a popular tourist attraction with Tudor connections. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, woodland, and quiet lanes, offering a peaceful atmosphere away from urban centres.

The ward has a small population, with a mix of long-standing residents and those attracted by the rural lifestyle. Local amenities are limited, with a few pubs, village halls, and community events serving as social hubs. Public transport options are sparse, making car travel essential for most residents. The area’s proximity to the Surrey and Sussex borders makes it a quiet retreat while remaining within reach of larger towns like Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.

Area overview

On average Cowden and Hever has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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 of residents in Cowden and Hever is £58,100 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 £545,000 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
Flats3£385,000
Semi-Detached4£656,250
Terraced7£405,000

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

TN87JD

Church Street

TN87LX

Pigdown Lane

TN86NH

Five Fields Lane

TN86NJ

Four Elms Road

TN86PD

Roodlands Lane

TN87NH

Hever Road

TN85NL

Hartfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.