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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

TN255EZ

Harville Road

TN254AL

Downs West

TN254BF

Lower Pemberton

CT48HW

Knockwood Lane

CT48HX

Downs North

CT48JE

Shottenden Road

CT48JL

Soleshill Road

TN255EG

Churchfield Way

CT47EH

Downs North

CT47EJ

Downs North

CT48AL

Cobbs Hill

CT48DN

Herons Close

CT48EH

Bowerland Lane

CT47DL

Pope Street

CT47DS

Ashford Road

CT48JD

Beaneys Lane

TN255EF

Bramble Lane

TN254HD

Bilting Lane

CT47DY

Eggarton Lane

TN254JA

Wye Road

TN254JD

Pilgrims Way

TN254PF

Sandyhurst Lane

CT48JR

Post Office Row

CT47EW

Downs North

CT48DL

The Street

TN255JD

Waltham Road

TN249NS

Grosvenor Road

TN255DT

Little Chequers

TN255EB

Bridge Street

TN255PA

Blackwall Road

TN249RR

Hurst Road

TN254ET

Canterbury Road

TN254HB

Whitehill

TN255BD

The Close

TN255PL

Amage Road

TN255BE

Oxenturn Road

TN255DH

Downs North

TN254FB

Church Lane

TN254PD

Sandyhurst Lane

TN255BS

Wye with Hinxhill

CT47EA

Line Cottages

CT48HN

The Street

CT48HT

Green Lane

CT48BQ

Cherry Orchard

TN254AB

Trinity Road

TN254HE

Canterbury Road

TN255BZ

Scotton Street

TN255DB

Amage Road

TN255GJ

Havillands Place

CT48AU

Lower Lees Road

CT48EA

Canterbury Road

CT48HQ

Pound Lane

TN261JE

Lenacre Street

TN254PR

Faversham Road

TN255BG

Oxenturn Road

TN255EQ

Churchfield Way

TN255HE

Coldharbour Lane

CT48BH

Selling Road

TN249NT

Tile Kiln Road

CT48DG

Mountain Street

TN255DJ

Coldharbour Lane

TN255EW

Olantigh Road

TN255HB

Bramble Lane

CT48BW

New Cut Road

CT48DA

Church Hill

TN249RN

Hurst Road

TN255AY

Oxenturn Road

TN255DA

Coldharbour Lane

TN255JA

Hassell Street

CT48HE

The Street

CT48JG

Goldups Lane

CT48JH

Denne Manor Lane

CT47EF

Denwood Street

CT48JU

Soleshill Road

TN249LD

Jersey Close

TN254HL

Downs West

TN255DE

Amage Road

CT48AT

Bowerland Lane

CT48AY

Lower Lees Road

CT48BX

The Street

CT48EB

Canterbury Road

CT48JS

Soleshill Road

TN254HA

Canterbury Road

TN254JS

Lenacre Street

CT48AJ

Mulberry Hill

CT48EU

Maidstone Road

CT48HB

Church Lane

TN249PG

Towers View

TN254PU

Watsons Close

TN255AG

St Ambrose Green

TN255DD

Stonegate

TN255NR

Goodcheap Lane

TN254HW

Faversham Road

TN254ES

Canterbury Road

TN254EZ

Ashford Road

TN254HF

Canterbury Road

TN255EJ

Olantigh Road

CT48BD

Selling Road

CT48BG

New Forest Lane

CT48HG

Pound Lane

Data Sources

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