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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 24 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
24
Deprivation level
5/10
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
11.5(-64%)
Other theft
3.29(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.12(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-57%)
Public order
1.97(-68%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Lyminge, Densole & Elham area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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
Detached42£590,000
Semi-Detached20£330,000
Terraced6£303,000
Flats1£125,000

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

CT46DD

Stone Street

CT187BH

Canterbury Road

CT188ER

Dog Kennel Lane

TN256BW

North Downs West

CT46UJ

Cullens Hill

CT188LF

North Downs East

CT188DP

Woodland Road

CT157HT

Canterbury Road

TN256DT

Church Lane

CT188JJ

Ethelburga Drive

CT188LR

School Road

CT46XJ

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT188EN

High Street

CT46BY

Clapper Hill

TN256DY

Broad Street

TN255JU

Dean Hill

CT188EF

North Lyminge Lane

CT188NL

James Close

CT46BS

Minnis Lane

CT46DR

Sandy Lane

CT46AS

Minnis Lane

CT46DU

Bossingham Road

CT188HY

Church Road

CT46TN

Duck Street

CT45PF

Lime Kiln Lane

CT188HL

Mayfield Road

CT46SY

High Street

CT188LN

Reece Lane

CT46AA

Minnis Green

CT157GY

Canterbury Road

CT46AL

North Downs West

CT46FF

Rose Lane

CT188LJ

Forge Hill Cottages

CT46UN

The Row

CT188HW

Mayfield Road

TN255JG

Collet Close

CT46TY

Lickpot Hill

CT188JN

Palm Tree Way

TN256BN

North Downs West

TN256BS

Pilgrims' Way

CT46UX

Canterbury Road

CT188JG

Silverlands Road

CT188JE

Silverlands Road

CT188HQ

Station Road

CT188DY

The Orchids

CT188DH

Farthing Common

CT157HN

Canterbury Road

CT188FB

Church Court

CT188LH

Hoad Road

CT46YA

Gate Lane

CT188EY

Brady Road

TN256BL

Lymbridge Green

CT46YD

Magpie Lane

CT187BQ

Densole Way

CT188NS

Greenbanks

CT46LT

North Downs East

CT46NJ

North Elham

CT188LP

Forge Hill

CT46XX

North Downs West

CT45AQ

Lime Kiln Lane

CT187DZ

Pay Street

CT157HX

Canterbury Road

CT46AD

Curtis Lane

CT157HL

Canterbury Road

CT46BE

Minnis Lane

CT46BZ

Thorn Lane

CT188DU

Brady Road

CT188JA

Church Road

TN256AY

Fiddling Lane

CT46AT

Crown Lane

TN256BB

Stowting Court Road

CT46TW

Station Mews

CT188DJ

Stone Street

CT187DY

Pay Street

CT188DN

Green Lane

CT46BU

Stone Street

CT46AP

Sandy Lane

CT46AU

Pony Cart Lane

CT46TH

St Marys Road

CT46TT

Vicarage Lane

CT46LY

North Downs East

CT188LL

Hoad Road

CT46UQ

New Road

CT157HF

North Downs East

CT45PU

Stone Street

CT188HZ

Church Road

CT46NG

Canterbury Road

TN256BD

Mill Cottage

CT46FJ

Stonegate Terrace

CT188LZ

Wentworth Close

CT188HG

Greenbanks

TN255JN

Elmstead Court Cottage

CT188DT

Skeete

CT187DT

Nursery Close

TN256EA

Moorstock Lane

CT188JW

Canterbury Road

CT46BP

Peafield Wood Road

CT46FH

Kilndown Place

CT46UW

The Row

CT188HJ

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.