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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

CT157HY

Fox Holt Road

CT46AN

North Downs West

CT188DS

Skeete Road

CT187BG

Canterbury Road

CT188FE

North Downs East

CT46TS

Pound Lane

CT157HZ

Canterbury Road

CT46NL

Henbury Lane

CT188EJ

Church Road

CT46LZ

North Downs East

CT187DX

Minter Close

CT188HP

Station Road

Data Sources

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