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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

ME99DN

Teynham and Lynsted

ME99SS

Marconi Crescent

ME99EF

Conyer Road

ME99LZ

London Road

ME99HN

Conyer Wharf

ME103EQ

Stede Avenue

ME99HU

Frognal Gardens

ME99QB

Henley Place

ME103FA

Harper Way

ME99PA

Dully Road

ME130PY

The Street

ME90EX

Norton Road

ME99SF

Cherry Gardens

ME103FQ

Haffenden Avenue

ME99RA

Batteries Close

ME99QY

Cellar Hill

ME99JQ

Lewson Street

ME99RL

Lynsted Lane

ME103FS

Barkers End

ME130TD

Bysing Wood Road

ME99BZ

Lower Road

ME99NX

Wood Street

ME99HT

Frognal Close

ME130SE

Faversham Road

ME103ES

Deane Close

ME99LF

Lower Road

ME90HR

Tickham Lane

ME99EW

Broadacre

ME130SY

London Road

ME90RF

Ludgate Road

ME99SP

Nutberry Close

ME99ST

Roundel Close

ME99TW

Honeyball Walk

ME99PR

London Road

ME99RP

Lynsted Lane

ME99JY

London Road

ME99AP

Church Road

ME90QU

Dungate

ME90ES

Nouds Lane

ME99NU

Dully Road

ME90RB

Kingsdown Cottages

ME99QJ

London Road

ME99EE

Barrow Green

ME103TE

Great Easthall Way

ME99DW

Baker Close

ME99LB

Lower Norton Lane

ME99EZ

Conyer Road

ME99QA

London Road

ME99NT

Dully Road

ME90JE

Claxfield Road

ME99JD

London Road

ME130TG

Cherry Drive

ME99LP

The Crescent

ME90EN

Lynsted Lane

Data Sources

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