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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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
29
Deprivation level
5/10
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
11.32(-64%)
Burglary
5.26(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-31%)
Other theft
3.23(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.02(-84%)
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

Median price£790,000
Price per sq ft£519
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£548K – £920K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £790,000 (about £519 per square foot) in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £247,500 up to £3,604,600.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£897,000£541
Flats2£812,500£441
Terraced1£661,000£539
Semi-Detached4£458,750£484

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£620,000£295,500
2017£841,000£539,998£460,000
2018£1,173,000£585,000£595,000
2019£815,000£501,500£345,000
2020£840,000£555,000£388,750
2021£885,000£530,000£368,000
2022£1,050,000£625,000£492,000
2023£885,000£832,500£345,000
2024£1,147,500£490,000£501,000
2025£907,000£710,250£520,000
2026£1,325,000£608,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£597£383£455
2017£453£424£322
2018£535£462£689
2019£451£564£392
2020£469£451£459
2021£539£497£481
2022£545£508£539
2023£600£560£590
2024£583£418£461
2025£611£526£554
2026£515£307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

Is Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone safe?

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?

The median sale price in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone is £790,000 (about £519 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone sits around rank 19,904 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?

The average household income in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone is around £71,578 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Streatfeild (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118BH

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118ET

Coldharbour Road

TN118BQ

Rogues Hill

TN118HZ

Penshurst Road

TN30RS

Hill Corner

TN87PB

Chequers Hill

TN87AD

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87DD

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN30SE

Spring Hill

TN30SH

Chafford Lane

TN87BH

Wellers Town Road

TN118DG

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118EA

Fordcombe Road

TN118BT

High Street

TN39UP

Bassetts Lane

TN87NB

Hever Castle

TN30SG

St Peters Row

TN30SL

Chafford Lane

TN118AT

Coopers Lane

TN118AL

Poundsbridge

TN118AF

Poundsbridge Lane

TN118DT

Fordcombe Road

TN118DY

Penhurst Road

TN87DE

Oakenden Lane

TN118BD

Rogues Hill

TN87PP

Clinton Lane

TN87BF

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118DS

Fordcombe Road

TN87NX

Hever Road

TN87NT

Hever Road

TN118BJ

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN30SP

Chafford Lane

TN87BS

Hoath Corner

TN118DF

Penshurst Road

TN87DH

Grove Road

TN118EH

New Road

TN118EP

Smarts Hill

TN87BL

Wellers Town Road

TN118AJ

Poundsbridge Lane

TN118ER

Smarts Hill

TN87AQ

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118DJ

Salmans Lane

TN30RP

The Lane

TN87NR

Hever Road

TN118EG

Smarts Hill

TN87DQ

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118BU

High Street

TN118EB

Smarts Hill

TN87NU

Hever Road

TN30SA

Spring Hill

TN87NE

Hever Castle Private Road

TN118BB

Rogues Hill

TN87DA

New Tyehurst Cottages

TN87DG

Stonewall Park

TN87BN

Ryewell Hill

TN118DN

Glebelands

TN30PJ

Penshurst Road

TN118AQ

Stone Cottages

TN30SD

Spring Hill

TN118DW

Beckets Field

TN118DR

The Glebe

TN87NS

Hever Road

TN87DL

Cold Harbour Road

TN118AR

Poundsbridge

TN87PJ

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118ED

Pioneer Cottages

TN87BQ

Bourne Row

TN87BG

South Row

TN118JA

Doubleton Lane

TN30SJ

Chafford Lane

TN118EX

Coldharbour Road

TN118BL

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87AA

Mill Lane

TN87DB

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN118HF

Walters Green Cottages

TN87AH

The Village

TN118DZ

Penshurst Road

TN87PG

Ide Hill Road

TN30SN

Chafford Lane

TN118AP

Poundsbridge

TN30SR

Broad Lane

TN87PN

Keepers Cottages

TN118DE

Latymers

TN118HE

Walters Green Road

TN118BG

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN30RY

The Green

TN30RR

Paddock Close

TN87BD

Wellers Town Road

TN87NA

Lockskinners

TN87PA

Gravel Pits Lane

TN118AS

Penshurst Road

TN118BS

Rectory Cottages

TN118DH

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

TN87PH

Ide Hill Road

TN146LB

Coopers Corner

TN87PF

The Close

TN118EL

Coopers Lane

TN118AH

Poundsbridge Lane

TN118BP

High Street

TN118DP

Fordcombe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.