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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 66 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
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
31.95(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.22(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.43(+31%)
Other theft
6.66(+19%)
Vehicle crime
4.29(+16%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 in Teynham and Lynsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £920,000.

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
Flats3£234,000
Semi-Detached31£315,000
Detached16£525,000
Terraced34£251,500

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

ME99PB

Dully Road

ME90BA

Mintching Wood Lane

ME99RS

Lynsted Lane

ME99SY

Nobel Close

ME99HB

Brunswick Field

ME99TX

Morello Close

ME99SL

Donald Moor Avenue

ME90RJ

St Peters Place

ME99SH

Pemberton Rise

ME99SQ

Station Road

ME130QR

Uplees Road

ME90JJ

Christopher Row

ME99AX

Tonge Corner

ME130QT

Uplees Road

ME99EH

Frenchs Row

ME99SR

Bradfield Avenue

ME99HF

Brunswick Cottages

ME99TG

Honeyball Walk

ME99RJ

Lynsted Lane

ME130SU

Provender Lane

ME99HX

Conyer Road

ME99HD

Eastwood Cottages

ME130QS

Uplees Villas

ME130TN

Deerton Street

ME99BL

Lower Road

ME130SL

Provender Lane

ME90RQ

Ludgate Lane

ME103FD

Eveas Drive

ME99JS

Worlds End

ME99BE

Orchard Court

ME99EB

Barrow Green

ME99JT

Lewson Street

ME99QW

London Road

ME99RR

Lynsted Lane

ME99NP

Dully Road

ME130TB

Bysing Wood Road

ME99EX

Marsh Lane

ME99AU

Blacketts Road

ME99SA

Station Road

ME99DL

Orchard View

ME90HS

Tickham Lane

ME99JB

Cambridge Lane

ME99PD

Dully Road

ME130SZ

London Road

ME103FJ

Makin Drive

ME130QJ

Colegates Road

ME99BY

Lower Road

ME130ST

Provender Lane

ME99BU

Lower Road

ME99TF

Amber Close

ME90ET

Nouds Road

ME90RH

Ludgate Road

ME99PF

Dully Road

ME99TA

Bradfield Avenue

ME99QN

London Road

ME99SE

Lion Court

ME99BP

Lower Road

ME99BQ

Station Road

ME130QH

The Street

ME99BS

Lower Road

ME99DD

Frognal Lane

ME90QT

Dungate Cottages

ME99JW

Worlds End

ME130RP

Syndale Valley

ME90RP

The Vallance

ME130QQ

Colegates Close

ME103FN

Debnam Grove

ME99QL

London Road

ME99QH

London Road

ME130PZ

Mount Pleasant

ME99EU

Teynham Street

ME99TJ

Station Road

ME99RE

Harcourt Villas

ME130SN

Provender Lane

ME99HH

Coastguard Cottages

ME103FT

Housson Avenue

ME130SH

Wrens Hill

ME130QA

Church Road

ME99NR

Dully Road

ME90EW

Nouds Lane

ME99DH

Lower Road

ME90EZ

Norton Road

ME99HA

Conyer Road

ME99RD

John Nash Close

ME99RN

Lynsted Lane

ME130QB

Church Road

ME99DR

Lower Road

ME99HQ

The Moorings

ME99LS

Osier Road

ME99BD

Lomas Road

ME99EG

Selby Court

ME99HL

North Quay

ME130TH

Teynham and Lynsted

ME90JH

Teynham and Lynsted

ME99AT

Lower Road

ME99DG

Lower Road

ME130SJ

Provender Lane

ME130FA

Teynham and Lynsted

ME99TB

Station Road

ME99AR

St Giles Houses

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.