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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

CT46BJ

Peafield Wood Road

CT46BT

Curtis Lane

CT157QG

North Downs East

CT188JP

Brady Road

CT188EW

Woodland Road

CT157HE

Canterbury Road

CT46NA

North Downs East

CT46LU

South Barham Hill

CT157HQ

North Downs East

CT46TZ

Water Farm

TN256AZ

Pilgrims' Way

CT46NW

Agester Lane

CT188HT

Canterbury Road

CT46UA

Church Walk

CT46TU

Hog Green

CT46TB

High Street

CT188JY

Winterage Lane

TN255HR

North Downs West

CT187BL

Densole Lane

CT188HS

Station Road

CT46TX

Vicarage Lane

CT46BD

Bossingham Road

CT188JZ

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT46SZ

Cherry Gardens

CT46DH

Maxted Street

CT157HG

St Johns Cottages

CT46LP

Canterbury Road

CT188EZ

Fox Close

CT157HA

The Street

CT46YB

Chapel Lane

CT46TP

Duck Street

CT46AH

Wheel Barrow Town

CT188DR

Woodland Road

CT46XN

Boyke Lane

CT46FN

North Downs West

CT188EE

North Lyminge Lane

TN255JF

Hassell Street

CT46UL

The Row

TN256BE

Stowting Hill

CT46XU

Green Lane

CT188HD

Canterbury Road

CT46DT

Split Lane

CT157HS

Hoad Road

CT187DN

Pay Street

CT187DP

St Johns Close

CT46TR

The Orchards

CT46DP

Six Mile

CT157HB

North Downs East

TN256DS

North Downs West

CT46ND

New Jacques Court Cottages

CT188NA

Stone Street

CT157HD

North Downs East

CT46AE

Curtis Lane

CT188EP

Woodland Road

CT188JB

Kimberley Terrace

CT46BF

Brambleton Close

CT157HJ

Canterbury Road

CT46XS

Longage Hill

TN255JZ

North Downs West

TN256DU

Broad Street

CT188EA

Teddars Leas Road

CT188ND

Hogben Close

CT46DL

Stone Street

CT188JX

North Downs East

CT46AX

Harvest Lane

CT46XG

Mill Hill

CT46TL

Cock Lane

CT157HU

Frogshall Cottages

CT46FL

North Downs West

CT46UH

Old Road

CT188HE

Canterbury Road

CT46UU

Park Lane

CT46UR

Park Lane

CT188LQ

North Downs East

CT188ED

Nash Hill

CT46XY

Gate Lane

CT157EZ

North Downs East

CT46NE

Park Gate

CT188HA

Brady Road

CT188DW

Woodland Road

CT188EU

Brady Road

TN256DR

Pilgrims Way

CT46DF

Stone Street

CT46NB

North Downs East

CT45PT

Stelling Church Cottages

CT46XR

Chapel Lane

CT46AY

Bossingham Road

CT188LB

North Downs East

CT188HX

Canterbury Road

TN256BQ

Brabourne Lane

CT188ET

Woodland Road

CT188FH

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT46XT

Longage Hill

TN255JW

Dundas Park Farm Cottages

CT46NN

North Elham

CT46AG

Bossingham Road

CT188LX

Palm Tree Way

CT46BL

North Downs West

CT46BX

North Leigh

CT188JL

Palm Tree Way

Data Sources

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