Welcome to Chilham

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Introduction

Chilham is a mostly agricultural village and parish in the English county of Kent with a clustered settlement, Chilham village centre, in the northeast, and a smaller linear settlement, Shottenden. Well-preserved roads and mostly residential listed buildings in its centre have led to its use as a location in television and film.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,786 hectares
Population	1,774 (2021)
Density	99 people/km2
Mean age	44.3
Ward	Downs North
District	Ashford
Postcodes	CT4
ONS ID	E04004835

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Council

Contact details for Chilham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Chilham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Chilham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Chilham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Chilham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Chilham Parish.

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Local News

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Delays as major route shut for emergency water pipe repairs

Published: 17th Apr 2024

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Landlord fined after discovery of one of Ashford's largest fly-tips

Published: 17th Oct 2023

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Updates as no trains running between Ashford and Canterbury - recap

Published: 8th Aug 2023