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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

TN255AA

Hassell Street

TN255DU

Little Chequers

TN255EA

Bridge Street

TN249LF

Alderney Way

TN249NT

Tile Kiln Road

CT47EF

Denwood Street

TN254QP

Freathy Lane

CT48HT

Green Lane

TN254HU

Faversham Road

CT48AZ

Lower Lees Road

CT48AJ

Mulberry Hill

CT48BY

The Square

TN255EH

Bramble Lane

CT47EH

Downs North

CT48HR

Wellhouse Lane

TN255HB

Bramble Lane

TN254JT

Lenacre Street

TN249LW

Guernsey Way

CT48DU

Bagham Cross

TN255EZ

Harville Road

CT48JQ

Goldups Lane

CT48BX

The Street

TN255DE

Amage Road

CT48BQ

Cherry Orchard

TN255DJ

Coldharbour Lane

TN255EG

Churchfield Way

CT48BZ

Taylors Hill

CT48JH

Denne Manor Lane

TN254PE

Sandyhurst Lane

CT48AX

Lower Lees Road

TN255HA

Little Chequers

TN255DP

Bridge Street

TN254EZ

Ashford Road

CT48BD

Selling Road

CT48DH

Ashford Road

CT48BH

Selling Road

CT48DJ

Hambrook Lane

CT48ED

Bowerland Lane

CT47DF

Sunley Gardens

CT47DE

Pickelden Lane

TN255FA

Kiln Place

CT48EU

Maidstone Road

TN255NP

Hinxhill Road

TN255DG

Old Vicarage Gardens

CT47ES

Sole Street

TN255NZ

Raymond Court Cottages

CT47DH

Ashford Road

CT48HQ

Pound Lane

CT48JJ

Denne Manor Lane

TN254HF

Canterbury Road

CT48HG

Pound Lane

TN254AL

Downs West

TN254JA

Wye Road

TN255PA

Blackwall Road

CT48EJ

Hambrook Close

CT48AU

Lower Lees Road

TN255DQ

Little Olantigh Road

TN254HN

Faversham Road

TN254EP

Kempes Corner

TN255AP

Rural Terrace

TN255DZ

Little Chequers

CT48HP

Shottenden Road

CT48AY

Lower Lees Road

CT47DP

Canterbury Road

CT48EE

Ashford Road

CT48DN

Herons Close

TN255AL

High Street

CT48JU

Soleshill Road

TN255HE

Coldharbour Lane

CT48DB

Chilham Castle Estate

CT48AH

Mulberry Hill

TN249NA

Guernsey Way

CT47DN

Pope Street

CT48ET

Canterbury Road

CT47DL

Pope Street

CT48HA

The Street

TN254EW

Canterbury Road

TN254QW

Snipe Close

CT48HH

The Street

TN254HD

Bilting Lane

CT48JG

Goldups Lane

CT48BB

Selling Road

TN254AP

White Hill

TN255PL

Amage Road

CT48AP

Cobbs Hill

TN249RS

Hurst Road

CT48DE

School Hill

CT48HU

Shottenden Lane

CT48BW

New Cut Road

CT48HY

Shottenden Road

CT47ED

Downs North

TN254QH

Aylesbury Road

CT47ET

Sole Street

CT47DT

Ashford Road

CT48DT

Downs North

TN255JD

Waltham Road

CT48EZ

Shottenden Lane

TN254HR

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254HB

Whitehill

CT48BP

Northdowns Close

Data Sources

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