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Lyminge, Densole & Elham

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About

Lyminge, Densole and Elham form a rural cluster within the Kent Downs, characterised by wooded valleys and agricultural land. The settlement pattern is one of villages and scattered hamlets, with Lyminge positioned at the head of the Nailbourne valley. The area is defined by its topography, with the Elham Valley running through its centre as a significant dry valley feature.

Historical depth is evident in Lyminge's Saxon church, built upon Roman foundations. Local life centres on village greens, traditional pubs and community-focused shops. The landscape is crossed by a network of public footpaths and bridleways, including the North Downs Way national trail which traverses the northern part of this area.

Area overview

On average Lyminge, Densole & Elham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £55,731 per year. There are 6 schools in Lyminge, Densole & Elham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lyminge, Densole & Elham is home to around 6,088 people, with a population density of about 74.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lyminge, Densole & Elham Population
6,088
Population density
74.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.17(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.29(-72%)
Other theft
2.46(-56%)
Public order
1.97(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.97(-69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,735
94.16%
Other White
159
2.61%
Irish
29
0.48%
Other Asian
27
0.44%
Other
24
0.39%
Total population: 6,091

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,837
34.54%
Level 3 (A level)
889
16.71%
No qualifications
866
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
748
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
510
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 5,319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,475
54.53%
Owns with a mortgage
748
27.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
8.91%
Social rents from council
97
3.59%
Other forms of private rent
90
3.33%
Total households: 2,705

Property prices in Lyminge, Densole & Elham

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Lyminge, Densole & Elham area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lyminge, Densole & Elham 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 Lyminge, Densole & Elham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£560,000
Flats2£131,975
Semi-Detached19£355,000
Terraced5£315,000

10 years median price trend in Lyminge, Densole & Elham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyminge, Densole & Elham.

All postcodes in Lyminge, Densole & Elham

CT157HG

St Johns Cottages

CT188LH

Hoad Road

CT157HY

Fox Holt Road

TN256BB

Stowting Court Road

CT45AQ

Lime Kiln Lane

CT157HJ

Canterbury Road

CT187DS

Minter Avenue

CT188EL

High Street

CT188LT

Coach Road

CT46AP

Sandy Lane

CT46DS

Sandy Lane

CT46UY

North Elham

TN255JL

North Downs West

CT188JU

North Downs East

CT157SH

North Downs East

CT46UP

The Row

CT46XT

Longage Hill

CT188DH

Farthing Common

CT188DW

Woodland Road

CT46EZ

Kilndown Place

CT46LX

Redoak

CT46TH

St Marys Road

TN255JQ

North Downs West

TN256BA

Stowting Court Road

CT188HF

Mount Pleasant Close

CT188HQ

Station Road

TN256BH

North Downs West

TN256BJ

Lymbridge Green

TN256DX

Broad Street

CT188JQ

Silverlands Road

CT46DW

Stone Street

CT188HY

Church Road

CT188LQ

North Downs East

CT46BA

Split Lane

CT46LR

White Horse Lane

CT46TY

Lickpot Hill

TN256BE

Stowting Hill

CT187DY

Pay Street

CT188JF

Robus Close

CT46UF

Collards Lane

CT46UU

Park Lane

CT46AF

Mill Lane

CT46BJ

Peafield Wood Road

CT46DP

Six Mile

CT46UD

Exted Hill

CT46UW

The Row

CT46XP

White Horse Lane

CT45PF

Lime Kiln Lane

CT46DJ

North Downs West

CT46FH

Kilndown Place

CT188DY

The Orchids

CT188HA

Brady Road

CT46UJ

Cullens Hill

CT188DL

Woodland Road

CT46AD

Curtis Lane

CT46FN

North Downs West

CT46UT

Fairfield

TN255JT

Dean Hill

CT187DR

Pay Street

CT188EX

Barton Field

CT188HN

Springside Lane

CT188JS

Winterage Lane

CT188LP

Forge Hill

CT46NH

Holly Hill

CT46TL

Cock Lane

CT157HT

Canterbury Road

CT157QG

North Downs East

CT187DW

St Johns Way

CT188LJ

Forge Hill Cottages

CT46AN

North Downs West

CT46BB

Bossingham Road

CT46BS

Minnis Lane

CT188LB

North Downs East

CT188LE

North Downs East

CT46ND

New Jacques Court Cottages

CT46XS

Longage Hill

CT188LZ

Wentworth Close

CT46NF

Park Gate

CT46TQ

New Road

CT157HP

Canterbury Road

CT188HU

Canterbury Road

CT46BT

Curtis Lane

CT46TD

High Street

TN256BL

Lymbridge Green

CT187DT

Nursery Close

CT188DN

Green Lane

CT188DS

Skeete Road

CT188HG

Greenbanks

CT188LX

Palm Tree Way

CT46XR

Chapel Lane

CT188EJ

Church Road

CT188LW

Hoad Road

TN256BD

Mill Cottage

TN256BG

Brabourne Lane

CT188EY

Brady Road

CT46DA

Stone Street

CT46TS

Pound Lane

CT188JB

Kimberley Terrace

CT46TU

Hog Green

TN256DR

Pilgrims Way

Data Sources

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