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Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst

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About

The Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst area encompasses a series of villages and surrounding farmland within the High Weald. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, small woodlands, and orchards. Goudhurst sits prominently on a ridge, its church tower a visible landmark. The area's history is connected to the iron industry and hop farming, with oast house kilns dotting the scenery. Local roads follow historic routes through the quiet countryside.

The villages maintain distinct characters with traditional Kentish architecture. Horsmonden is associated with the historic gun foundry that supplied the Parliamentarians. Lamberhurst lies near the River Teise, close to the border with East Sussex. The area offers public footpaths and quiet lanes for walking. Scotney Castle, with its gardens and romantic ruins, is a notable estate on the outskirts of Lamberhurst.

Area overview

On average Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst is £71,567 per year. There are 5 schools in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst is home to around 8,262 people, with a population density of about 89.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst Population
8,262
Population density
89.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.77(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.26(-37%)
Other theft
3.63(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.27(-49%)
Burglary
2.42(-7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,598
91.99%
Other White
338
4.09%
Irish
59
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.31%
Total population: 8,260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,910
43.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,031
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
981
14.81%
No qualifications
780
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
535
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 6,623

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,307
39.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,095
33.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
378
11.55%
Other social rented
336
10.27%
Other forms of private rent
109
3.33%
Total households: 3,273

Property prices in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £503,748 in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £2,015,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst 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 Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£867,500
Flats7£217,500
Semi-Detached26£490,000
Terraced11£358,000

10 years median price trend in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst.

Data Sources

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