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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

CT187DS

Minter Avenue

CT188HB

Longage Hill

CT46LX

Redoak

CT46UG

Canterbury Road

CT188HF

Mount Pleasant Close

CT46AF

Mill Lane

CT188EL

High Street

CT46BG

Farthingsole Cottages

CT188JS

Winterage Lane

CT187BB

Canterbury Road

CT46UP

The Row

CT46AQ

Bossingham Road

CT188HU

Canterbury Road

CT46XH

Canterbury Road

CT46DA

Stone Street

CT46DB

Stone Street

CT46DE

Misling Lane

CT46DG

Stone Street

TN255JH

Dean Hill

CT188LG

North Downs East

TN255JY

North Downs West

CT188EB

Red House Lane

CT46BA

Split Lane

CT46DW

Stone Street

CT46EZ

Kilndown Place

CT46LR

White Horse Lane

CT46AJ

Droveway

CT188LW

Hoad Road

CT46UE

Canterbury Road

CT157HH

Wootton Lane

TN255HP

Pilgrims Way

TN256DX

Broad Street

CT187DW

St Johns Way

CT188LT

Coach Road

CT46AZ

Bossingham Road

CT157HP

Canterbury Road

TN255JX

Hassell Street

CT46YE

Clavertye

CT46DS

Sandy Lane

CT46TQ

New Road

CT188EH

Church Road

CT188DL

Woodland Road

CT188JH

Bedingfield Way

CT187BD

Nursery Lane

CT46UF

Collards Lane

CT188JQ

Silverlands Road

CT157HR

Mill Cottages

CT46LS

North Downs East

CT188JF

Robus Close

CT188ES

Woodland Road

CT46DJ

North Downs West

CT46NF

Park Gate

CT46NH

Holly Hill

CT188JT

Ridge Row

CT157HW

Mansell Lane

CT46BH

North Downs East

CT46AB

Minnis Field

CT46DN

Stone Street

CT187DU

Minter Avenue

CT187DR

Pay Street

CT46TE

Cullings Hill

TN256DP

Blindhouse Lane

TN256BH

North Downs West

CT46UY

North Elham

CT187BE

Canterbury Road

CT46YG

Exted

CT188EQ

Mayfield Road

TN256BJ

Lymbridge Green

TN256BG

Brabourne Lane

CT157SH

North Downs East

CT46BB

Bossingham Road

CT188JU

North Downs East

CT46XL

Boyke Lane

CT188LS

Coach Road

TN256BA

Stowting Court Road

CT45PS

Church Lane

CT46TD

High Street

CT188DZ

North Downs West

CT46SS

Hunters Bank

CT188EX

Barton Field

CT46TJ

The Square

CT188HH

The Sidings

CT46UD

Exted Hill

CT46TA

Lime Villas

CT188HN

Springside Lane

CT187BJ

Canterbury Road

CT46XP

White Horse Lane

CT188LD

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT188LE

North Downs East

CT46BN

North Downs West

TN255JQ

North Downs West

TN255JT

Dean Hill

CT187EA

Pay Street

TN256DZ

Moorstock Lane

CT188JD

Lyndon Way

CT46SX

High Street

CT188EG

Rectory Lane

CT46UT

Fairfield

TN256AU

Pilgrims' Way

TN255JL

North Downs West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.