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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

ME90HW

Loyterton Bungalows

ME99JD

London Road

ME99JJ

Lewson Street

ME99RE

Harcourt Villas

ME99SE

Lion Court

ME99SN

Station Road

ME103FU

Short Rise

ME130SX

London Road

ME90JE

Claxfield Road

ME99BQ

Station Road

ME99HU

Frognal Gardens

ME99JN

Lewson Street

ME99ST

Roundel Close

ME99TF

Amber Close

ME130TR

Four Oaks Cottages

ME99EU

Teynham Street

ME99NT

Dully Road

ME130QR

Uplees Road

ME99TA

Bradfield Avenue

ME99TX

Morello Close

ME99HB

Brunswick Field

ME99PT

London Road

ME99BN

Lower Road

ME130TN

Deerton Street

ME90HS

Tickham Lane

ME90JJ

Christopher Row

ME90RB

Kingsdown Cottages

ME99DL

Orchard View

ME99HF

Brunswick Cottages

ME103FD

Eveas Drive

ME99QD

London Road

ME99HR

Conyer Quay

ME99DR

Lower Road

ME99HQ

The Moorings

ME103FR

Haffenden Avenue

ME90ES

Nouds Lane

ME90HJ

Park View

ME99HJ

Quay Cottages

ME99SR

Bradfield Avenue

ME130SH

Wrens Hill

ME99BT

Lower Road

ME99EA

Station Row

ME99NP

Dully Road

ME99NS

Dully Road

ME99PB

Dully Road

ME103EQ

Stede Avenue

ME99DT

Harrys Road

ME99EF

Conyer Road

ME130SW

The Trefoil

ME99AR

St Giles Houses

ME99LR

Lower Road

ME99TQ

Cherry Tree Close

ME90JN

Christopher Row

ME99LS

Osier Road

ME99RA

Batteries Close

ME99AT

Lower Road

ME99JS

Worlds End

ME99PA

Dully Road

ME99RD

John Nash Close

ME99SA

Station Road

ME103FT

Housson Avenue

ME90EP

Bogle Road

ME99AJ

The Street

ME99LL

Deerton Street

ME99SF

Cherry Gardens

ME99JQ

Lewson Street

ME99LH

Deerton Street

ME99PR

London Road

ME130TJ

Teynham and Lynsted

ME103FJ

Makin Drive

ME99SU

Bradfield Avenue

ME90BJ

Teynham and Lynsted

ME90EZ

Norton Road

ME99QY

Cellar Hill

ME99TG

Honeyball Walk

ME130TD

Bysing Wood Road

ME130QT

Uplees Road

ME130SJ

Provender Lane

ME90EW

Nouds Lane

ME99LD

Homestall Road

ME90RL

Lynsted Lane

ME99BS

Lower Road

ME99DB

Frognal Lane

ME99DP

Baker Close

ME99DU

Station Road

ME99EB

Barrow Green

ME99ES

Conyer Road

ME99JB

Cambridge Lane

ME99TW

Honeyball Walk

ME90BA

Mintching Wood Lane

ME90HR

Tickham Lane

ME99NR

Dully Road

ME99QJ

London Road

ME99BU

Lower Road

ME130QQ

Colegates Close

ME130TE

Bysing Wood Road

ME90RF

Ludgate Road

ME90RH

Ludgate Road

ME99RH

Batteries Terrace

ME130QL

Harrison Terrace

Data Sources

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