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About

Higham ward sits in the northern part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, characterised by its mixture of residential and rural landscapes. The area includes the village of Higham and surrounding farmland, with housing developments concentrated along key routes like Wrotham Road. The local geography is defined by its position on the lower slopes of the North Downs, influencing its semi-rural character and settlement patterns.

A notable local landmark is the historic Church of St. Mary, which dates back to the 13th century and sits at the heart of the village. The ward contains several areas of woodland and open fields, with public footpaths providing access to the countryside. Its proximity to the M20 motorway offers direct transport links, while the surrounding agricultural land continues to shape the area's overall environment.

Area overview

On average Higham has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Higham is £66,784 per year. The median sale price in Higham is £550,000 (around £484 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £432,500 and £672,500. There are 1 schools in Higham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Higham

Median price: £550,000
Price per sq ft: £484
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £433K – £673K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £484 per square foot) in Higham area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £1,295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£697,500£499
Semi-Detached34£447,500£482
Terraced3£413,000£365

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£365,000£305,000
2017£630,000£387,750£283,000
2018£623,000£376,250£320,000
2019£514,000£375,000£325,000
2020£620,000£395,000£335,000
2021£625,000£390,000£425,000
2022£747,500£435,500£545,000
2023£655,000£460,000£375,000
2024£642,500£450,000£350,000
2025£637,500£440,000£390,000
2026£735,000£447,500£413,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358£381£372
2017£417£391£313
2018£398£394£352
2019£401£379£363
2020£434£408£354
2021£484£413£398
2022£479£466£405
2023£534£471£410
2024£479£467£417
2025£474£483£459
2026£501£439£365
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Higham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tonbridge and Malling district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,923
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,944

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Higham ward.

Local councillors

Dennis King

Higham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Lee Athwal

Higham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party