Wheler Road Charing, Ashford
41 addresses across 4 postcodes (TN27), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1301330.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £335,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 3, D: 2, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Ashford costs £2,410 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Charing (Kent), about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 220 m away, and Charing Alderbed Meadow (2.7 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Charing Surgery, about 360 m away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £335,000 | £300,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2022 | 14 TN27 0JX | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 1 TN27 0JU | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2018 | 8 TN27 0JX | Semi-detached | £247,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2012 | 14 TN27 0JX | Terraced | £177,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | 21 TN27 0JU | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 24 May 2002 | 14 TN27 0JX | Terraced | £115,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (4); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Ashford in 2026-27: Band D £2,410 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,607 | £1,875 | £2,142 | £2,410 | £2,946 | £3,481 | £4,017 | £4,820 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN27 0JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TN27 0JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TN27 0JX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TN27 0JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 105 m and 109 m above sea level (107 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN27 0JN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| TN27 0JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN27 0JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN27 0JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Charing (Kent) 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Lenham 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Pluckley 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primary School Charing | 100 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 40.4 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 68.8 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charing Surgery | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Charing Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | Lenham Dental Surgery | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Hospital | One Ashford Hospital | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Police station | Ashford Police Station | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Hothfield Cashzone | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Charing Alderbed Meadow 2.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Arthur Baker Playing Field 3.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,450 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wakeley House, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m south-east. 68 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wakeley House | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m south-east |
| Ludwell House | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m south-east |
| Peirce House | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m south |
| Sherborne House | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south |
| The archbishop's palace | Scheduled monument | 300 m south-east |
| Ruined chapel at Pett | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Cole Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Down Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Spring Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Mill Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Prebbles Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 41 |
3 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ashford: see them on the Ashford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charing Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 150 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wady & Brett TN27 0LS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2016 |
| G, M & M Johns Family Butchers TN27 0HX | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| The Charing Bar Company Limited TN27 0HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| The Charing Stores TN27 0HU | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Jasmine House TN27 0JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clearmount Drive (10); On or near School Road (8); On or near Downs Close (7); On or near Downs Way (6); On or near Northern By-Pass (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TN27 0JN: 20 addresses of 60 in the postcode
- TN27 0JU: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- TN27 0JX: 10 addresses
- TN27 0JP: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Downs Way · Centenary Close · Sayer Road · Brenchley Mews · Haffenden Meadow · School Road · Monks Walk · The Hill · Downs Close · Clearmount Park · Clearmount Drive · Market Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.