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Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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About

Rolvenden & Tenterden West ward encompasses a largely rural area of the Ashford Borough, characterised by a mix of agricultural land, woodland, and scattered settlements. The landscape is defined by the expansive greensand ridges and the valleys of smaller streams. The ward includes the historic core of Rolvenden village, with its notable church and linear street pattern, alongside the western outskirts of the larger Tenterden town, where development meets farmland.

A specific feature is the presence of the Kent & East Sussex Railway, a heritage line whose route and operations are a visible part of the local environment. Land use is primarily agricultural, with significant areas of orchard and pasture supporting the local economy. The ward's settlements maintain a distinct separation, preserving a sense of individual community identity within the broader administrative area.

Area overview

On average Rolvenden & Tenterden West has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rolvenden & Tenterden West is £52,496 per year. The median sale price in Rolvenden & Tenterden West is £462,500 (around £418 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £323,750 and £580,000. There are 1 schools in Rolvenden & Tenterden West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rolvenden & Tenterden West is home to around 2,373 people, with a population density of about 55 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rolvenden & Tenterden West Population
2,373
Population density
55 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.23(-36%)
Other theft
17.7(+216%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.69(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-15%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(-9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,231
94.25%
Other White
59
2.49%
Other Asian
15
0.63%
Irish
13
0.55%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
11
0.46%
Total population: 2,367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
704
34.83%
Level 3 (A level)
344
17.02%
No qualifications
307
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
294
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
216
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 2,021

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
522
48.83%
Owns with a mortgage
238
22.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
11.79%
Social rents from council
113
10.57%
Other forms of private rent
35
3.27%
Total households: 1,069

Property prices in Rolvenden & Tenterden West

Median price: £462,500
Price per sq ft: £418
Sales (last 12 months): 32
Typical range (middle 50%): £324K – £580K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 (about £418 per square foot) in Rolvenden & Tenterden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,224,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£580,000£451
Semi-Detached10£425,000£368
Terraced5£280,000£436
Flats2£160,000£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rolvenden & Tenterden West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£691,000£472,000£362,500
2017£510,000£335,000£247,000
2018£565,000£285,000£289,000
2019£580,000£312,500£285,000
2020£508,750£275,000£275,000
2021£692,000£312,500£380,000
2022£820,000£375,000£290,000
2023£850,000£387,500£420,000
2024£727,500£402,500£290,000
2025£785,000£343,750£314,975
2026£558,750£465,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£393£363£377
2017£395£376£343
2018£391£302£303
2019£352£381£347
2020£338£360£300
2021£328£312£354
2022£380£498£411
2023£391£387£400
2024£468£398£480
2025£458£291£458
2026£460£419£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rolvenden & Tenterden West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashford district.

Band A£1,607
Band B£1,875
Band C£2,142
Band D£2,410
Band E£2,946
Band F£3,481
Band G£4,017
Band H£4,820

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rolvenden & Tenterden West ward.

Local councillors

Guy Alexander Pullen

Rolvenden & Tenterden West - Elected 25 Sept 2025

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Rolvenden & Tenterden West

Is Rolvenden & Tenterden West safe?

Rolvenden & Tenterden West records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

The median sale price in Rolvenden & Tenterden West is £462,500 (about £418 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

Rolvenden & Tenterden West has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

Rolvenden & Tenterden West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rolvenden & Tenterden West sits around rank 18,279 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 Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

The average household income in Rolvenden & Tenterden West is around £52,496 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

Rolvenden & Tenterden West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Guy Alexander Pullen (Green Party).

All postcodesin Rolvenden & Tenterden West

TN307NB

Smallhythe Road

TN306UA

Rolvenden Road

TN185QA

Lossenham Lane

TN174NA

Sparkes Wood Close

TN174JJ

Tenterden Road

TN174JH

Gatefield Cottages

TN174NH

Frogs Lane

TN174FA

Frensham Green

TN174NL

Winser Road

TN174PD

Old Regent Drive

TN307LL

Smallhythe Road

TN307LX

Park View Cottages

TN174PR

Thornden Lane

TN306UX

Mill Pond Lane

TN174PN

Hastings Road

TN174LN

High Street

TN174PX

Maytham Road

TN174LJ

Gybbons Road

TN174NT

Maytham Road

TN306TX

Plummer Lane

TN174NU

Mounts Lane

TN306TS

Westwell Court

TN174LZ

Sparkeswood Avenue

TN174LL

Gybbons Road

TN185QQ

Lossenham Lane

TN174LW

High Street

TN174LY

Sparkeswood Avenue

TN174LU

Sparkeswood Avenue

TN306UE

Rolvenden Road

TN174PL

Hastings Road

TN174JG

Halden Lane

TN174PF

Benenden Road

TN174NN

Winser Road

TN185QB

Copthall

TN174LR

High Street

TN174JA

Benenden Road

TN306UN

Cranbrook Road

TN185PN

Rye Road

TN307LW

Smallhythe Road

TN174PG

Sandhurst Lane

TN185PX

Frogs Hill

TN306UL

Cranbrook Road

TN306UH

Lawn Close

TN174LS

Hastings Road

TN306TU

Plummer Lane

TN174FB

Rolvenden & Tenterden West

TN174PQ

Sandhurst Lane

TN174JN

Rolvenden Hill

TN174PJ

Hastings Road

TN174PB

Regent Street

TN174QD

Winfreds Close

TN307NA

Smallhythe Road

TN306UP

Cranbrook Road

TN307NE

Smallhythe Road

TN174LP

High Street

TN174QZ

Rolvenden Hill

TN174FD

Rolvenden & Tenterden West

TN307LZ

Smallhythe Road

TN174JP

Tenterden Road

TN174PU

Rolvenden & Tenterden West

TN307LU

Smallhythe Road

TN306HG

Rogersmead

TN174NQ

Oakfield

TN174LT

Sparkeswood Avenue

TN306UD

Rolvenden Road

TN306UW

Cranbrook Road

TN307NQ

Smallhythe Road

TN185QD

Lossenham Lane

TN307LS

Smallhythe Road

TN174JE

Benenden Road

TN307LY

Smallhythe Road

TN174PE

Regent Street

TN306UG

Hurst Close

TN174NX

Mounts Lane

TN174ND

Gybbons Road

TN174BX

Halden Field

TN307NF

Smallhythe Road

TN174JB

Benenden Road

TN185PL

Rye Road

TN307NG

Smallhythe Road

TN174QA

Maytham Road

TN174NG

Frogs Lane

TN306UJ

Cranbrook Road

TN185QE

Lossenham Lane

TN307QA

Smallhythe Road

TN174PS

Thornden Lane

TN185QG

Beech Road

TN174NP

Maytham Road

TN174DF

Alder Lane

TN174NR

Maytham Road

TN174JL

Tenterden Road

TN185PY

Lossenham Lane

TN174PT

Freezingham Lane

TN306UY

Mill Pond Lane

TN307ND

Dumbourne Lane

TN174JD

Benenden Road

TN174LX

Sparkeswood Avenue

TN174NF

Glebe Field

TN174QB

Frogs Lane

TN174HN

Pixs Lane