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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

CT188DP

Woodland Road

CT46DE

Misling Lane

CT157HE

Canterbury Road

CT157HH

Wootton Lane

TN256DT

Church Lane

CT157HW

Mansell Lane

CT188LD

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT46AX

Harvest Lane

CT46SZ

Cherry Gardens

CT188ER

Dog Kennel Lane

CT188JG

Silverlands Road

CT46DH

Maxted Street

CT46UA

Church Walk

CT46UL

The Row

TN255JF

Hassell Street

CT157HX

Canterbury Road

CT188FE

North Downs East

CT46AB

Minnis Field

CT46YA

Gate Lane

CT188EU

Brady Road

CT188HE

Canterbury Road

CT188NA

Stone Street

CT46LU

South Barham Hill

CT46TN

Duck Street

CT188HJ

Station Road

CT188NS

Greenbanks

CT46DU

Bossingham Road

CT46NJ

North Elham

CT46NW

Agester Lane

TN255JH

Dean Hill

TN256BN

North Downs West

CT157HD

North Downs East

CT188EF

North Lyminge Lane

CT188JH

Bedingfield Way

CT188JX

North Downs East

CT188LN

Reece Lane

CT46FF

Rose Lane

CT46TW

Station Mews

CT46YB

Chapel Lane

TN255JN

Elmstead Court Cottage

TN256DU

Broad Street

CT187BD

Nursery Lane

CT157HF

North Downs East

CT188HT

Canterbury Road

CT46AS

Minnis Lane

CT157HZ

Canterbury Road

CT188JD

Lyndon Way

CT188JL

Palm Tree Way

CT46NL

Henbury Lane

CT46UX

Canterbury Road

TN256AZ

Pilgrims' Way

TN256DP

Blindhouse Lane

CT157HU

Frogshall Cottages

CT188ET

Woodland Road

CT46AZ

Bossingham Road

CT46DB

Stone Street

TN255HP

Pilgrims Way

CT188EN

High Street

CT188HB

Longage Hill

CT45PU

Stone Street

CT46AQ

Bossingham Road

CT46FJ

Stonegate Terrace

TN255JU

Dean Hill

TN255JW

Dundas Park Farm Cottages

TN255JX

Hassell Street

TN255JZ

North Downs West

TN256DS

North Downs West

CT46DG

Stone Street

CT46SX

High Street

CT46TR

The Orchards

CT46YD

Magpie Lane

TN256EA

Moorstock Lane

CT188EB

Red House Lane

CT188JY

Winterage Lane

CT46YG

Exted

CT157HQ

North Downs East

CT188FB

Church Court

CT188HX

Canterbury Road

CT46DD

Stone Street

CT188FH

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT188LR

School Road

TN256AY

Fiddling Lane

TN255JY

North Downs West

CT187DP

St Johns Close

CT188EQ

Mayfield Road

CT188HZ

Church Road

CT46AA

Minnis Green

CT46LS

North Downs East

CT46LZ

North Downs East

CT188LG

North Downs East

CT188LS

Coach Road

CT46NE

Park Gate

CT46TA

Lime Villas

CT157HA

The Street

CT157HN

Canterbury Road

CT187BB

Canterbury Road

CT187BQ

Densole Way

CT188ED

Nash Hill

CT188HH

The Sidings

CT46AJ

Droveway

Data Sources

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