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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

ME90RA

Kingsdown Road

ME99RB

Lynsted Lane

ME99DE

Frognal Lane

ME130TQ

Nash Farm Cottages

ME99JP

Worlds End

ME99LH

Deerton Street

ME130QU

Uplees Road

ME99TH

Station Road

ME130TP

Bennetts Gardens

ME99TD

Rivers Road

ME99DB

Frognal Lane

ME99LL

Deerton Street

ME103FU

Short Rise

ME99SN

Station Road

ME99DA

Frognal Lane

ME90AL

Blue Town

ME99RX

Station Road

ME99SD

Frognal Gardens

ME99LJ

Deerton Street

ME130QL

Harrison Terrace

ME90JQ

Claxfield Road

ME99AY

Gambell Close

ME99SJ

Donald Moor Avenue

ME99DX

Roper Road

ME99HS

Frognal Gardens

ME99HR

Conyer Quay

ME90EP

Bogle Road

ME103ER

Eveas Drive

ME90JD

Claxfield Road

ME99ED

Barrow Green

ME99JN

Lewson Street

ME90HD

Homestall Road

ME130QD

Harty Ferry Cottages

ME90HJ

Park View

ME99EL

The Crescent

ME99LR

Lower Road

ME130TE

Bysing Wood Road

ME99SU

Bradfield Avenue

ME99JE

London Road

ME99ET

Conyer Road

ME90RE

St Pauls Court

ME99LD

Homestall Road

ME130SG

Rushett Lane

ME130QE

The Street

ME99EJ

Barrow Green

ME90RL

Lynsted Lane

ME130TR

Four Oaks Cottages

ME103FR

Haffenden Avenue

ME99QT

London Road

ME99AJ

The Street

ME99AS

Blacketts Road

ME99BN

Lower Road

ME99ES

Conyer Road

ME99BJ

Hempstead Lane

ME99PT

London Road

ME99DU

Station Road

ME99AG

Cherry Fields

ME99QS

London Road

ME99PX

Claxfield Road

ME99HJ

Quay Cottages

ME99SG

Newgardens Road

ME130QF

Russell Place

ME90HW

Loyterton Bungalows

ME99BT

Lower Road

ME99BA

Church Road

ME99NS

Dully Road

ME130TL

Elverton Cottages

ME99JU

Norton Road

ME99EQ

Lower Road

ME99BX

Lower Road

ME99DT

Harrys Road

ME99DJ

Orchard View

ME99SB

Frognal Gardens

ME90JN

Christopher Row

ME99TL

Honeyball Walk

ME130SQ

Rushett Lane

ME90BJ

Teynham and Lynsted

ME90JW

Erriot Wood

ME130TW

Lower Road

ME90QX

Dully Road

ME99JJ

Lewson Street

ME99PS

London Road

ME99DP

Baker Close

ME130QN

Colegates Court

ME99EN

Triggs Row

ME90HL

Mill Lane

ME130SW

The Trefoil

ME99EA

Station Row

ME99TU

Belle Friday Close

ME99TQ

Cherry Tree Close

ME99SX

Station Road

ME130TJ

Teynham and Lynsted

ME130SX

London Road

ME99QD

London Road

ME90AS

Down Court Road

ME90RD

Hole Street

ME99BW

Teynham and Lynsted

ME99TN

Honeyball Walk

ME99AW

The Old Mill

ME99RH

Batteries Terrace

Data Sources

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