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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 48 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
48
Deprivation level
5/10
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
24.68(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.63(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.17(-4%)
Other theft
3.32(-41%)
Shoplifting
3.32(-58%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £377,000 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
Semi-Detached23£355,000
Terraced28£332,500
Flats10£166,000
Detached38£535,000

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

TN249PT

Sherwood Close

CT48BL

The Paddock

CT48JP

Palmers Cottages

TN249PB

Towers View

TN254HP

Faversham Road

TN255DF

Amage Road

CT48BT

New Forest Lane

CT48JE

Shottenden Road

CT48EB

Canterbury Road

CT47ER

Sole Street

CT48DX

Canterbury Road

CT47DS

Ashford Road

CT48AR

Cobbs Hill

TN249RN

Hurst Road

CT47EE

Downs North

CT48AB

Pilgrims Lane

CT47DR

Canterbury Road

TN255DX

Little Chequers

TN261JE

Lenacre Street

CT48HE

The Street

CT48DS

Felborough Close

TN254HT

Faversham Road

TN255ER

The Forstal

CT48EG

Station Approach

CT48DP

The Street

CT48AD

Shalmsford Road

TN255BY

Scotton Street

CT48AW

Cobbs Hill

TN249NU

Kenbrook

CT48DY

Meadow Close

CT48JN

Rose Cottages

TN255AE

Wye with Hinxhill

CT47EP

Sole Street Cottages

CT48HF

Canterbury Road

CT48HX

Downs North

TN255AY

Oxenturn Road

TN249LG

Hereford Close

TN255BS

Wye with Hinxhill

TN255GJ

Havillands Place

TN255BN

Church Street

TN255AW

Upper Bridge Street

CT48JD

Beaneys Lane

CT48DQ

Mountain Street

TN254PQ

Faversham Road

TN255ET

Churchfield Way

TN255EJ

Olantigh Road

TN254QG

Dexter Close

CT47EB

Little Ripple Cottages

CT48JA

Coes Cottages

TN255DD

Stonegate

TN254QT

Goat Lees Lane

TN254HX

The Lees

TN254ES

Canterbury Road

CT48BN

Long Hill

TN249HW

Angus Drive

TN255NX

Naccolt

TN255BE

Oxenturn Road

TN254HH

The Lees

TN254PU

Watsons Close

TN255NS

Goodcheap Lane

CT48DF

Bagham Place

TN249PA

Grosvenor Road

TN249PD

Towers View

TN255AZ

Oxenturn Road

CT48DD

Maidstone Road

TN254HZ

Wye Road

CT47EN

Downs North

TN255BA

Chequers Park

TN255HF

Bircholt

TN254HJ

Downs West

TN255NR

Goodcheap Lane

TN249NS

Grosvenor Road

TN255EU

Harville Road

TN254HA

Canterbury Road

CT48AT

Bowerland Lane

TN255ED

Bridge Street

TN255BZ

Scotton Street

CT48JL

Soleshill Road

TN255AD

Ramsfield

TN254PG

Sandyhurst Lane

CT48BG

New Forest Lane

TN255AR

Cherry Garden Lane

TN254HY

Wye Road

CT48JB

Beaneys Lane

TN255AS

Cherry Garden Crescent

CT47DX

Purr Wood

TN254BY

Trinity Road

TN255AG

St Ambrose Green

TN255BW

Scotton Street

TN255EQ

Churchfield Way

CT48DR

Branch Road

TN254QS

Eastwell Grange

TN254HW

Faversham Road

CT48AN

Lees Terrace

TN249PG

Towers View

TN249PJ

Fleet Villas

TN254HS

Faversham Road

CT48AS

Lower Lees Road

TN254QN

Muscovy Road

TN254AZ

Eureka Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.