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Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

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About

Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway ward covers a largely rural part of the Sevenoaks district. The area includes the village of Leigh, centred around a traditional village green with a pond and historic pub. The settlement of Chiddingstone Causeway lies to the south, known for its connection to the National Trust's Chiddingstone Castle. The landscape is characterised by farmland, woodland, and the River Eden, which flows through the parish.

The ward's economy has historical ties to agriculture and the now-closed Penshurst Airfield. The area is served by the Leigh Village Hall and the primary school in Leigh. The Hurstwood equestrian centre is a local fixture. Public transport connections are primarily via bus routes linking to nearby towns like Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, with no railway station within the ward boundaries.

Area overview

On average Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway is £71,578 per year. There are 1 schools in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway is home to around 2,502 people, with a population density of about 99.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Population
2,502
Population density
99.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.99(-43%)
Other theft
4.4(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4(-38%)
Burglary
3.6(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.6(-69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,278
91.05%
Other White
98
3.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
1.2%
White and Black African (mixed)
20
0.8%
Irish
15
0.6%
Total population: 2,502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
892
45.65%
Level 3 (A level)
302
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
279
14.28%
No qualifications
206
10.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
177
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 1,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
332
34.58%
Owns with a mortgage
313
32.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
137
14.27%
Other social rented
114
11.88%
Other forms of private rent
26
2.71%
Total households: 960

Property prices in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £628,500 in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,750 up to £1,387,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£823,500
Flats1£155,750
Semi-Detached8£665,000
Terraced3£418,000

10 years median price trend in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway.

All postcodes in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

TN118LE

Camp Hill

TN118QB

Garden Cottages

TN118QH

Barnetts Road

TN118QU

Lealands Avenue

TN118QW

The Green

Data Sources

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