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Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch

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About

Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch form a rural area on the outskirts of Ashford, Kent. The landscape is characterised by farmland, orchards, and scattered woodland, typical of the Weald of Kent. The villages retain a traditional feel, with historic buildings, including timber-framed houses and medieval churches. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, particularly hop farming and fruit production.

Transport links include the A28, connecting the villages to Ashford town centre and nearby Tenterden. The area offers a mix of quiet country lanes and footpaths, including parts of the Greensand Way long-distance trail. Local amenities are limited, with small village shops and pubs serving the communities. The proximity to Ashford provides access to larger retail and employment opportunities while maintaining a semi-rural lifestyle.

Area overview

On average Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch is £47,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch Population
9,365
Population density
120.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,299
88.6%
Other White
289
3.09%
African
140
1.49%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
125
1.33%
Indian
70
0.75%
Total population: 9,367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,525
39.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,303
34.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
504
13.22%
Social rents from council
203
5.32%
Other forms of private rent
97
2.54%
Total households: 3,813

Property prices in Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch 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 Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£577,500
Flats15£195,000
Semi-Detached24£336,500
Terraced29£300,000

10 years median price trend in Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch.

Data Sources

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