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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

TN255AZ

Oxenturn Road

TN255HF

Bircholt

CT48BB

Selling Road

CT48BS

Shalmsford Road

TN254HX

The Lees

TN255BW

Scotton Street

TN255HA

Little Chequers

TN249HW

Angus Drive

TN255BP

Churchfield Way

CT48AF

Shalmsford Bridge

CT48AS

Lower Lees Road

CT48ET

Canterbury Road

TN249NU

Kenbrook

TN254EX

Pilgrims Way

TN255DW

Long's Acre

CT47DX

Purr Wood

CT47ED

Downs North

CT48BE

Selling Road

CT48BU

Old Sawmills Row

CT48DB

Chilham Castle Estate

CT48EY

Shottenden Lane

CT48HA

The Street

TN249LQ

Guernsey Way

TN255DN

Wye with Hinxhill

TN255ER

The Forstal

CT47EP

Sole Street Cottages

TN255DQ

Little Olantigh Road

TN255QA

Bramble Close

CT48AE

Canterbury Road

CT48DW

Felborough Close

TN254QG

Dexter Close

TN255AJ

The Green

CT47DN

Pope Street

CT48DZ

Canterbury Road

CT48HH

The Street

TN254EU

Pilgrims Way

TN254EW

Canterbury Road

TN254HP

Faversham Road

TN255BX

Wye Business Park

TN255DX

Little Chequers

TN255AB

Bramble Lane

TN255AF

Upper Bridge Street

TN255AP

Rural Terrace

TN255DG

Old Vicarage Gardens

TN255DU

Little Chequers

TN249PA

Grosvenor Road

TN254QP

Freathy Lane

TN255AW

Upper Bridge Street

CT48BN

Long Hill

CT48DH

Ashford Road

TN254QH

Aylesbury Road

TN255AN

Upper Bridge Street

CT48HD

Church Lane

CT48JQ

Goldups Lane

CT48HP

Shottenden Road

CT48HU

Shottenden Lane

CT48JY

Soles Hill

TN249LF

Alderney Way

TN255AT

Orchard Drive

TN255HG

The Street

TN255NY

Naccolt

CT48BL

The Paddock

TN249PL

Watts Cottages

TN254ER

Kempes Corner

TN255BL

Church Street

CT48BP

Northdowns Close

CT48DE

School Hill

CT48JP

Palmers Cottages

CT47EN

Downs North

CT48AG

Canterbury Road

CT48BF

Shottenden Lane

CT48BZ

Taylors Hill

CT48EE

Ashford Road

CT48JB

Beaneys Lane

TN255FA

Kiln Place

TN255NU

Wye with Hinxhill

CT48AA

Pilgrims Lane

TN249LW

Guernsey Way

TN249PU

Goteley Mere

TN254HZ

Wye Road

TN254JB

The Lees

TN249RS

Hurst Road

TN249NB

Ayrshire Close

TN249PD

Towers View

TN255AE

Wye with Hinxhill

TN255ED

Bridge Street

TN255ES

Abbots Walk

TN254NY

Sandyhurst Lane

TN254QW

Snipe Close

TN255BU

Scotton Street

CT48JZ

Soles Hill

CT47EB

Little Ripple Cottages

CT48AD

Shalmsford Road

CT48EZ

Shottenden Lane

CT48HJ

Canterbury Road

CT48HY

Shottenden Road

TN249PH

Grosvenor Road

TN249PT

Sherwood Close

TN255EY

Harville Road

TN249PE

Towers View

Data Sources

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