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Westerham and Crockham Hill

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About

Westerham and Crockham Hill ward encompasses a distinct area of the Kent Downs, characterised by its rural landscape and significant historical connections. The ward includes the market town of Westerham, with its central green and historic buildings, and the elevated, wooded settlement of Crockham Hill. The topography is defined by the Greensand Ridge, offering expansive views across the Weald.

The area is closely associated with two notable former residents: Sir Winston Churchill, whose home at Chartwell lies within the ward, and General James Wolfe, whose statue stands on the green. Large areas are managed by the National Trust, including parts of the Ide Hill and Toys Hill woodlands. Agricultural land and scattered farms contribute to its predominantly green and protected character.

Area overview

On average Westerham and Crockham Hill has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westerham and Crockham Hill is £69,295 per year. There are 2 schools in Westerham and Crockham Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westerham and Crockham Hill is home to around 4,500 people, with a population density of about 196.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westerham and Crockham Hill Population
4,500
Population density
196.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.22(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.56(+10%)
Other theft
12.22(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(+34%)
Vehicle crime
4(+8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,040
89.7%
Other White
172
3.82%
Irish
59
1.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.98%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
30
0.67%
Total population: 4,504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,391
37.7%
Level 3 (A level)
612
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
583
15.8%
No qualifications
529
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
347
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 3,690

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
685
35.38%
Owns with a mortgage
621
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
274
14.15%
Other social rented
250
12.91%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.96%
Total households: 1,936

Property prices in Westerham and Crockham Hill

Median price£487,500
Price per sq ft£499
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£369K – £614K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £499 per square foot) in Westerham and Crockham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westerham and Crockham Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£1,075,000£498
Semi-Detached12£564,150£500
Terraced13£413,000£515
Flats9£280,000£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westerham and Crockham Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westerham and Crockham Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£880,000£253,248£457,500£322,475
2017£1,160,500£368,000£460,000£330,000
2018£719,950£327,500£535,000£385,000
2019£895,000£245,000£487,500£336,250
2020£830,000£250,000£420,000£366,250
2021£858,001£325,000£540,000£375,000
2022£1,100,000£160,000£590,000£416,500
2023£1,017,500£295,000£505,000£382,000
2024£957,500£239,000£552,500£412,500
2025£970,000£298,000£564,150£411,500
2026£1,095,000£370,000£530,000£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westerham and Crockham Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westerham and Crockham Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£510£375£444£495
2017£498£504£464£410
2018£472£404£415£423
2019£473£431£428£418
2020£478£393£407£397
2021£507£421£458£490
2022£655£256£515£461
2023£562£458£571£535
2024£534£445£499£507
2025£493£416£485£463
2026£491£535£515
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westerham and Crockham Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westerham and Crockham Hill in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.