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Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

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About

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone ward encompasses a rural area of the High Weald, characterised by rolling countryside, scattered settlements, and historic estates. The landscape is defined by small fields, woodlands, and the River Eden, which flows through the parish. The ward includes the distinct villages of Penshurst, with its notable manor house and cricket ground, and the smaller Fordcombe, alongside the conservation area of Chiddingstone village. Agricultural land and historic parkland form a significant part of the local environment.

The area is notable for its well-preserved historic character, with many buildings constructed from local sandstone and timber framing. Chiddingstone village itself is almost entirely owned by the National Trust, maintaining a cohesive architectural style from the Tudor and Stuart periods. The local economy has strong connections to farming, forestry, and tourism linked to its heritage assets. The ward's geography places it within the Kentish Weald, away from major transport routes, contributing to its quiet, pastoral atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone is £71,578 per year. There are 3 schools in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone is home to around 2,473 people, with a population density of about 77.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone Population
2,473
Population density
77.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.11(-68%)
Burglary
6.47(+148%)
Other theft
2.83(-49%)
Vehicle crime
2.02(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.02(-69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,258
91.31%
Other White
91
3.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
1.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.65%
Irish
15
0.61%
Total population: 2,473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
914
45.98%
Level 3 (A level)
301
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
257
12.93%
No qualifications
229
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
181
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 1,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
449
45.04%
Owns with a mortgage
304
30.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
103
10.33%
Other social rented
97
9.73%
Other forms of private rent
34
3.41%
Total households: 997

Property prices in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £680,500 in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,000 up to £1,530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone 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 Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£970,000
Flats1£925,000
Semi-Detached2£810,000
Terraced4£507,500

10 years median price trend in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone.

All postcodes in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87NE

Hever Castle Private Road

TN118DY

Penhurst Road

TN87DE

Oakenden Lane

TN30SN

Chafford Lane

TN87AE

Hill Hoath Road

TN118AR

Poundsbridge

TN118EU

Bottle House Cottages

TN30SF

Brooklands Farm Close

TN118BU

High Street

TN118AT

Coopers Lane

TN30RY

The Green

TN118DD

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87DQ

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118AS

Penshurst Road

TN118ET

Coldharbour Road

TN87PP

Clinton Lane

TN118EX

Coldharbour Road

TN118DT

Fordcombe Road

TN39UR

Ashurst Road

TN87BP

Truggers Lane

TN87PW

Ide Hill Road

TN118BS

Rectory Cottages

TN118EL

Coopers Lane

TN30SD

Spring Hill

TN118DU

Grove Road

TN118BT

High Street

TN118DX

Grove Road

TN87NB

Hever Castle

TN118HD

Walters Green Road

TN87AH

The Village

TN87BF

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118AG

Brick Cottages

TN30RP

The Lane

TN118HA

Nunnery Lane

TN118AF

Poundsbridge Lane

TN118BB

Rogues Hill

TN30SH

Chafford Lane

TN87BQ

Bourne Row

TN87AG

Eden View

TN118BJ

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118DP

Fordcombe Road

TN30SL

Chafford Lane

TN118DW

Beckets Field

TN87NS

Hever Road

TN118HE

Walters Green Road

TN87BH

Wellers Town Road

TN87NX

Hever Road

TN146LB

Coopers Corner

TN87ND

Threshers Field

TN118DZ

Penshurst Road

TN30SA

Spring Hill

TN87PF

The Close

TN87NR

Hever Road

TN118DN

Glebelands

TN118EG

Smarts Hill

TN30SJ

Chafford Lane

TN118EN

Saints Hill

TN30SP

Chafford Lane

TN87BG

South Row

TN118ER

Smarts Hill

TN118AQ

Stone Cottages

TN118EP

Smarts Hill

TN118HZ

Penshurst Road

TN87DB

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118AJ

Poundsbridge Lane

TN30RX

Stone Row

TN87BS

Hoath Corner

TN87DD

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118AP

Poundsbridge

TN118BL

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118HY

Penshurst Road

TN87AB

Hill Hoath Road

TN87BL

Wellers Town Road

TN87BN

Ryewell Hill

TN118BQ

Rogues Hill

TN118AL

Poundsbridge

TN118DG

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118DJ

Salmans Lane

TN39UP

Bassetts Lane

TN118BN

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118DH

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87BT

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87PE

Chequers Hill

TN87PB

Chequers Hill

TN118EB

Smarts Hill

TN30PJ

Penshurst Road

TN87PL

Lakeside Close

TN118BD

Rogues Hill

TN87AQ

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87BB

Hampkins Hill Road

TN87BD

Wellers Town Road

TN87PA

Gravel Pits Lane

TN118BX

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN30SG

St Peters Row

TN118DF

Penshurst Road

TN118EE

Smarts Hill

TN30RS

Hill Corner

TN87PD

Chequers Hill

TN118DS

Fordcombe Road

TN118JA

Doubleton Lane

Data Sources

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