Postcode CT4 8EJ 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 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wye, Chilham & Kennington is £63,415 per year. The nearest station is Chilham located about 0.5 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.3% 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 per household in Wye, Chilham & Kennington is £63,415 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT4 8EJ.
Wye, Chilham & Kennington near CT4 8EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chilham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chilham | N/A | Walking directions to Chilham |
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Downs North area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,600 up to £1,475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £495,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £599,995 |
| Terraced | 6 | £308,500 |
10 year median price trend in Downs North
In the CT4 8EJ postcode area, located within Wye, Chilham & Kennington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Ashford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.