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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

CT46XN

Boyke Lane

CT46XU

Green Lane

CT157HR

Mill Cottages

CT187DN

Pay Street

CT188HS

Station Road

CT46DF

Stone Street

CT46TB

High Street

CT46TJ

The Square

CT187BL

Densole Lane

CT188JT

Ridge Row

CT46XX

North Downs West

TN255JG

Collet Close

CT187DZ

Pay Street

CT188HD

Canterbury Road

CT188LF

North Downs East

CT46AT

Crown Lane

CT46AY

Bossingham Road

CT46DR

Sandy Lane

CT188EG

Rectory Lane

CT188JN

Palm Tree Way

CT46AL

North Downs West

CT46XL

Boyke Lane

CT188DU

Brady Road

CT188HL

Mayfield Road

CT46BX

North Leigh

CT46DN

Stone Street

CT46LT

North Downs East

CT187BG

Canterbury Road

CT188DZ

North Downs West

CT188HW

Mayfield Road

CT46BY

Clapper Hill

CT46SS

Hunters Bank

CT157EZ

North Downs East

CT188EE

North Lyminge Lane

CT46TX

Vicarage Lane

CT46XH

Canterbury Road

CT188EZ

Fox Close

CT188JA

Church Road

CT46AU

Pony Cart Lane

CT46BU

Stone Street

CT46NG

Canterbury Road

CT46TE

Cullings Hill

CT46TT

Vicarage Lane

CT46UG

Canterbury Road

TN256AU

Pilgrims' Way

CT188JJ

Ethelburga Drive

CT188JW

Canterbury Road

CT188EW

Woodland Road

CT46XY

Gate Lane

CT45PS

Church Lane

CT46BN

North Downs West

CT46AG

Bossingham Road

CT46LP

Canterbury Road

CT46NA

North Downs East

CT46NB

North Downs East

CT46TP

Duck Street

CT46UE

Canterbury Road

TN256BS

Pilgrims' Way

CT187EA

Pay Street

CT188EA

Teddars Leas Road

CT188JZ

Great Shuttlesfield Cottages

CT188ND

Hogben Close

CT46BL

North Downs West

CT46UQ

New Road

CT157HB

North Downs East

CT188JP

Brady Road

CT46BG

Farthingsole Cottages

CT46SY

High Street

CT46XG

Mill Hill

TN255HR

North Downs West

CT157HL

Canterbury Road

CT187BJ

Canterbury Road

CT188EH

Church Road

CT188HP

Station Road

CT46BH

North Downs East

CT46XJ

Shuttlesfield Lane

CT187BH

Canterbury Road

TN256DY

Broad Street

CT187DU

Minter Avenue

CT46LY

North Downs East

CT46AE

Curtis Lane

CT46BD

Bossingham Road

CT46BE

Minnis Lane

CT46BF

Brambleton Close

CT157GY

Canterbury Road

CT188DT

Skeete

CT188LL

Hoad Road

CT45PT

Stelling Church Cottages

CT46BZ

Thorn Lane

CT46DL

Stone Street

CT46YE

Clavertye

TN256DZ

Moorstock Lane

CT187DX

Minter Close

CT188DR

Woodland Road

CT46BP

Peafield Wood Road

CT187BE

Canterbury Road

CT188ES

Woodland Road

CT188JE

Silverlands Road

CT188NL

James Close

CT46AH

Wheel Barrow Town

Data Sources

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