Postcode CT4 8BQ is located in a rural village, within the Downs North ward of Ashford in the South East region , and forms part of the Wye, Chilham & Kennington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wye, Chilham & Kennington is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Chilham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wye, Chilham & Kennington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Wye, Chilham & Kennington has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wye, Chilham & Kennington is £50,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT4 8BQ.
Wye, Chilham & Kennington near CT4 8BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Downs North area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £510,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £336,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £292,500 |
10 years price trend in Downs North
In the CT4 8BQ postcode area, located within Wye, Chilham & Kennington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Hope View School | Other independent special school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.