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Teynham and Lynsted

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About

The Teynham and Lynsted ward lies in the northern part of the Swale district, characterised by a mix of agricultural land, orchards, and residential settlements. The area is primarily defined by the villages of Teynham and Lynsted, alongside smaller hamlets, situated between the larger towns of Sittingbourne and Faversham. The landscape is largely rural, with the M2 motorway and the London to Dover railway line passing through, providing transport links.

Historically significant for fruit farming, particularly cherries and apples, the area retains this agricultural character. Teynham is noted for its long, linear High Street following the old A2 road. The ward contains several historic buildings, including the medieval Lynsted Church and the timber-framed Lynsted Lodge. Local community life centres around village halls, schools, and public houses serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Teynham and Lynsted has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Teynham and Lynsted is £56,099 per year. There are 5 schools in Teynham and Lynsted: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Teynham and Lynsted is home to around 6,760 people, with a population density of about 140.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Teynham and Lynsted Population
6,760
Population density
140.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.54(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.53(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(+10%)
Other theft
6.36(+14%)
Public order
4.59(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,993
88.67%
Other White
344
5.09%
African
146
2.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.62%
Irish
32
0.47%
Total population: 6,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,421
26.3%
No qualifications
1,065
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
976
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
809
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
911
33.74%
Owns outright
829
30.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
13.81%
Other social rented
364
13.48%
Shared ownership
111
4.11%
Total households: 2,700

Property prices in Teynham and Lynsted

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Teynham and Lynsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Teynham and Lynsted 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 Teynham and Lynsted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£540,000
Flats4£206,250
Semi-Detached28£325,000
Terraced33£240,000

10 years median price trend in Teynham and Lynsted

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Teynham and Lynsted.

All postcodes in Teynham and Lynsted

ME99LB

Lower Norton Lane

ME99AW

The Old Mill

ME103ES

Deane Close

ME130QH

The Street

ME130SU

Provender Lane

ME90AL

Blue Town

ME90RA

Kingsdown Road

ME99HH

Coastguard Cottages

ME99SS

Marconi Crescent

ME90JQ

Claxfield Road

ME103TE

Great Easthall Way

ME99DX

Roper Road

ME99QA

London Road

ME99SQ

Station Road

ME90RJ

St Peters Place

ME99DW

Baker Close

ME99HD

Eastwood Cottages

ME99QB

Henley Place

ME130PY

The Street

ME90JD

Claxfield Road

ME99BE

Orchard Court

ME99HS

Frognal Gardens

ME99LZ

London Road

ME130QN

Colegates Court

ME99AU

Blacketts Road

ME99EN

Triggs Row

ME99QH

London Road

ME99SL

Donald Moor Avenue

ME99RJ

Lynsted Lane

ME99QS

London Road

ME130TG

Cherry Drive

ME90JH

Teynham and Lynsted

ME90RE

St Pauls Court

ME99BW

Teynham and Lynsted

ME130QU

Uplees Road

ME130RP

Syndale Valley

ME130SG

Rushett Lane

ME130SY

London Road

ME130TL

Elverton Cottages

ME90ET

Nouds Road

ME99QW

London Road

ME99TN

Honeyball Walk

ME90JW

Erriot Wood

ME99AP

Church Road

ME99BP

Lower Road

ME99RS

Lynsted Lane

ME99TD

Rivers Road

ME99TU

Belle Friday Close

ME99AS

Blacketts Road

ME99RN

Lynsted Lane

ME99RP

Lynsted Lane

ME103FS

Barkers End

ME130TW

Lower Road

ME90QX

Dully Road

ME99BD

Lomas Road

ME99DA

Frognal Lane

ME99LF

Lower Road

ME99SH

Pemberton Rise

ME99TJ

Station Road

ME130QJ

Colegates Road

ME130TB

Bysing Wood Road

ME99HL

North Quay

ME99JP

Worlds End

ME130TH

Teynham and Lynsted

ME90AS

Down Court Road

ME99DE

Frognal Lane

ME99ED

Barrow Green

ME99PF

Dully Road

ME103FN

Debnam Grove

ME130SL

Provender Lane

ME99DH

Lower Road

ME130TP

Bennetts Gardens

ME90RQ

Ludgate Lane

ME99BL

Lower Road

ME99DG

Lower Road

ME90QT

Dungate Cottages

ME99AG

Cherry Fields

ME99BZ

Lower Road

ME99JE

London Road

ME90HD

Homestall Road

ME99BX

Lower Road

ME130QB

Church Road

ME99EG

Selby Court

ME99EX

Marsh Lane

ME99JY

London Road

ME99RB

Lynsted Lane

ME130QE

The Street

ME99PD

Dully Road

ME130ST

Provender Lane

ME99LJ

Deerton Street

ME99QL

London Road

ME99SJ

Donald Moor Avenue

ME99TL

Honeyball Walk

ME130QS

Uplees Villas

ME99BA

Church Road

ME99EL

The Crescent

ME99HN

Conyer Wharf

ME99BJ

Hempstead Lane

ME130SE

Faversham Road

ME90EN

Lynsted Lane

Data Sources

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