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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

CT48AA

Pilgrims Lane

TN261JD

Lenacre Street

TN249RR

Hurst Road

CT47DY

Eggarton Lane

TN255AQ

Jarmans Field

TN255AU

Orchard Drive

TN255BU

Scotton Street

TN254JS

Lenacre Street

CT47EW

Downs North

TN254AB

Trinity Road

CT48AE

Canterbury Road

TN249PH

Grosvenor Road

TN255DB

Amage Road

TN255HG

The Street

CT48JZ

Soles Hill

TN254PR

Faversham Road

TN255DW

Long's Acre

TN249PL

Watts Cottages

TN255EE

Bramble Villas

CT48DL

The Street

TN254EX

Pilgrims Way

TN255ES

Abbots Walk

TN255DR

Dennes Mill Close

TN249NX

Tile Kiln Road

CT47EY

Penny Pot Lane

CT48BF

Shottenden Lane

TN255PP

Brabourne Road

TN255BL

Church Street

CT48HL

Canterbury Road

TN255BT

Taylors Yard

CT47EJ

Downs North

TN255DY

Little Chequers

TN249BF

Tile Kiln Road

CT47EL

Downs North

CT48DW

Felborough Close

TN254PH

Faversham Road

TN254QQ

Galloway Drive

CT48DA

Church Hill

CT47DU

The Street

CT48AG

Canterbury Road

TN255QA

Bramble Close

TN255DN

Wye with Hinxhill

TN254ET

Canterbury Road

TN254PD

Sandyhurst Lane

CT48EA

Canterbury Road

TN254QL

Siskin Close

CT48HJ

Canterbury Road

CT48EH

Bowerland Lane

TN255BX

Wye Business Park

TN255EY

Harville Road

TN254QR

Freathy Lane

TN254AG

Nicholas Road

TN255BJ

Church Street

TN249PU

Goteley Mere

TN254JB

The Lees

TN255DL

Withersdane

TN249NY

Tile Kiln Road

TN255AB

Bramble Lane

CT48BJ

Green Lane

CT48JY

Soles Hill

CT48HW

Knockwood Lane

CT48AF

Shalmsford Bridge

TN255BD

The Close

TN254EU

Pilgrims Way

TN254FJ

Harville Road

TN255DH

Downs North

TN255BB

Chequers Park

CT48HN

The Street

TN255AX

Kempes Place

CT48JX

Shiregate Cottages

TN254ER

Kempes Corner

TN254FB

Church Lane

CT48ER

Dane Street

TN255EN

Occupation Road

TN255HX

Amage Road

TN255BH

Oxenturn Road

TN254EY

Canterbury Road

CT48BE

Selling Road

TN254QJ

Dunnock Road

CT48DZ

Canterbury Road

TN255JA

Hassell Street

TN255DA

Coldharbour Lane

CT48EY

Shottenden Lane

TN254JD

Pilgrims Way

TN255GW

Church Street

CT48BA

Lower Ensden Road

CT48BS

Shalmsford Road

TN255DS

Twysden Court

TN249LE

Friesian Way

TN254NY

Sandyhurst Lane

CT48JT

Stone Stile Road

CT48HD

Church Lane

TN255AJ

The Green

TN255DT

Little Chequers

CT48ES

Downs North

TN255NU

Wye with Hinxhill

TN255EP

Olantigh Road

TN255AF

Upper Bridge Street

TN254BF

Lower Pemberton

TN254HL

Downs West

Data Sources

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