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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

ME130TQ

Nash Farm Cottages

ME90HL

Mill Lane

ME99EW

Broadacre

ME103ER

Eveas Drive

ME103FA

Harper Way

ME90RD

Hole Street

ME99SD

Frognal Gardens

ME99SP

Nutberry Close

ME99SX

Station Road

ME90RP

The Vallance

ME99QT

London Road

ME99RR

Lynsted Lane

ME103FQ

Haffenden Avenue

ME99JW

Worlds End

ME99TH

Station Road

ME130PZ

Mount Pleasant

ME130QA

Church Road

ME99DJ

Orchard View

ME99EJ

Barrow Green

ME99EZ

Conyer Road

ME99PS

London Road

ME99SY

Nobel Close

ME130SN

Provender Lane

ME99HA

Conyer Road

ME99QN

London Road

ME99BY

Lower Road

ME99NX

Wood Street

ME130QF

Russell Place

ME99EE

Barrow Green

ME99EH

Frenchs Row

ME99HT

Frognal Close

ME99SG

Newgardens Road

ME90EX

Norton Road

ME99AX

Tonge Corner

ME99DD

Frognal Lane

ME99ET

Conyer Road

ME99RX

Station Road

ME99SB

Frognal Gardens

ME99TB

Station Road

ME90QU

Dungate

ME99AY

Gambell Close

ME99EQ

Lower Road

ME130QD

Harty Ferry Cottages

ME99NU

Dully Road

ME99RL

Lynsted Lane

ME99JU

Norton Road

ME130SQ

Rushett Lane

ME130SZ

London Road

ME99DN

Teynham and Lynsted

ME99JT

Lewson Street

ME99PX

Claxfield Road

ME99LP

The Crescent

ME99HX

Conyer Road

ME130FA

Teynham and Lynsted

Data Sources

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