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Wye, Chilham & Kennington

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About

The Wye, Chilham & Kennington area encompasses a mix of historic villages and modern residential development on the outskirts of Ashford. The landscape is defined by the River Stour and the North Downs, with agricultural land and pockets of woodland. Wye is a linear village centred around its historic college and agricultural institutions, while Kennington has expanded significantly as a suburb. Chilham, to the north, is a preserved medieval village centred on its square and castle grounds.

The area is bisected by the main railway line to London, with the landmark Wye Crown cut into the chalk hillside above. The Pilgrims' Way long-distance path follows the slopes of the Downs here, passing through ancient woodland. Agricultural research facilities and orchards are a notable presence in the surrounding countryside, reflecting the area's long farming heritage.

Area overview

On average Wye, Chilham & Kennington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wye, Chilham & Kennington is £63,415 per year. There are 6 schools in Wye, Chilham & Kennington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wye, Chilham & Kennington is home to around 8,427 people, with a population density of about 100.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wye, Chilham & Kennington Population
8,427
Population density
100.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.34(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.61(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-15%)
Other theft
3.68(-34%)
Public order
3.32(-46%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,331
87.05%
Other White
352
4.18%
African
107
1.27%
Other Asian
81
0.96%
Irish
78
0.93%
Total population: 8,422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,658
39.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
16.01%
No qualifications
935
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
912
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 6,738

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,251
35.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,096
31.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
15.11%
Social rents from council
345
9.87%
Other social rented
131
3.75%
Total households: 3,495

Property prices in Wye, Chilham & Kennington

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in Wye, Chilham & Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wye, Chilham & Kennington 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 Wye, Chilham & Kennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£530,000
Flats10£165,000
Semi-Detached20£352,500
Terraced25£332,000

10 years median price trend in Wye, Chilham & Kennington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wye, Chilham & Kennington.

All postcodes in Wye, Chilham & Kennington

CT48EJ

Hambrook Close

CT48JN

Rose Cottages

TN249NX

Tile Kiln Road

TN255DS

Twysden Court

TN254QJ

Dunnock Road

TN255AX

Kempes Place

TN255NZ

Raymond Court Cottages

CT48BY

The Square

CT48HS

Shottenden Road

TN255AL

High Street

TN255DL

Withersdane

CT47DF

Sunley Gardens

CT47EE

Downs North

CT47ER

Sole Street

CT48DY

Meadow Close

TN255AD

Ramsfield

TN255PP

Brabourne Road

TN254AZ

Eureka Park

TN254PE

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254QL

Siskin Close

TN254QR

Freathy Lane

TN255DZ

Little Chequers

TN255EH

Bramble Lane

TN254QT

Goat Lees Lane

TN255GW

Church Street

TN255NX

Naccolt

CT48DP

The Street

CT48DD

Maidstone Road

CT48EF

Mill Lane

TN254QQ

Galloway Drive

TN255EE

Bramble Villas

TN255EN

Occupation Road

CT47DR

Canterbury Road

TN254HS

Faversham Road

TN261JH

Lenacre Street

CT47ES

Sole Street

CT48DQ

Mountain Street

CT48HR

Wellhouse Lane

TN255DY

Little Chequers

CT48AZ

Lower Lees Road

CT48JT

Stone Stile Road

TN255AR

Cherry Garden Lane

TN255BH

Oxenturn Road

TN255BT

Taylors Yard

TN255NP

Hinxhill Road

TN249NY

Tile Kiln Road

TN254PG

Sandyhurst Lane

TN255BY

Scotton Street

TN255HX

Amage Road

CT48DJ

Hambrook Lane

CT48DR

Branch Road

CT48JA

Coes Cottages

TN249PJ

Fleet Villas

TN254AP

White Hill

TN254HN

Faversham Road

TN254QS

Eastwell Grange

CT48ES

Downs North

CT47DH

Ashford Road

CT47DP

Canterbury Road

CT47DT

Ashford Road

CT48AR

Cobbs Hill

CT48AH

Mulberry Hill

CT48DS

Felborough Close

CT48ED

Bowerland Lane

TN254EY

Canterbury Road

TN254HH

The Lees

TN255DP

Bridge Street

TN255EA

Bridge Street

CT48AN

Lees Terrace

CT47DE

Pickelden Lane

CT47ET

Sole Street

CT48DU

Bagham Cross

TN255ET

Churchfield Way

TN249LG

Hereford Close

TN254HY

Wye Road

TN255AS

Cherry Garden Crescent

TN255BJ

Church Street

TN254HJ

Downs West

TN255NS

Goodcheap Lane

CT47DU

The Street

CT48AW

Cobbs Hill

CT48DF

Bagham Place

CT48EG

Station Approach

TN255BN

Church Street

CT48AB

Pilgrims Lane

CT48AX

Lower Lees Road

CT48BJ

Green Lane

CT48ER

Dane Street

TN249PB

Towers View

TN254HU

Faversham Road

TN249LE

Friesian Way

TN254AG

Nicholas Road

TN261JD

Lenacre Street

TN254BY

Trinity Road

TN254JT

Lenacre Street

TN255AA

Hassell Street

CT47EL

Downs North

CT48JJ

Denne Manor Lane

CT48JX

Shiregate Cottages

CT48HF

Canterbury Road

Data Sources

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