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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% 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. There are 1 schools in Rolvenden & Tenterden West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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 55.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.1%
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

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £416,250 in Rolvenden & Tenterden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rolvenden & Tenterden West 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 Rolvenden & Tenterden West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£343,750
Detached9£755,000
Flats1£210,000
Terraced4£314,975

10 years median price trend in Rolvenden & Tenterden West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rolvenden & Tenterden West.

All postcodes in 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

TN174FQ

Rolvenden & Tenterden West

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

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

Data Sources

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