Chilham
The attractive 15th century village of Chilham, with
church, pub and castle all set around a central village square, is
thought to have been settled in Roman times. Situated in the
attractive valley of the River Stour with the North Downs passing
through the parish, the village has great architectural interest
and attracts thousands of tourists each year. Chilham Castle,
private residence set in 25 acres of gardens with formal terraces
and magnificent views which are open on special occasions and a
traditional May Fayre is held in the village square each year.
There are over 500 acres of woodland in the parish and many lakes,
which have been formed as a result of extensive digging for ballast
on either side of the River Stour.
Facilities
- Doctors Surgery
- Public Houses
- Methodist Church
- Garden Centre with Menagerie
- Village Halls, Sports Hall
- Recreation Grounds with Children's Play areas
- Fire Station, Railway Station
- Car Dealerships
- Primary School
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- Post Office, Farm Shop, Gift Shops
Organisations
- Senior Citizens Clubs
- Tennis, Football Clubs
- Chilham Players
- Ladies Social Club
-
WI
- Church Groups (eg Mother & Toddler)
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Chilham |
% of
People in Chilham |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
86 |
5% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
108 |
7% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
119 |
7% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
828 |
52% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
451 |
28% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
1,592 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Chilham |
% of
Households in Chilham |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
673 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
174 |
26% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
41 |
6% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other Households |
458 |
68% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.32 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Chilham |
% of
People in Chilham |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
706 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No.
Vacant |
20 |
3% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner
Occupied |
508 |
72% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
178 |
25% |
10,550 |
25% |
Types of Dwelling (2001 Census)
| Types of
Dwelling |
Number
of People in Chilham |
% of
People in Chilham |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
334 |
47% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
199 |
28% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
153 |
22% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
16 |
2% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
4 |
1% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mr G Dear
Chilham Parish Council
PO Box 983
Canterbury
Kent CT1 9EA
Telephone: 07923 631596
Email the Parish
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This webpage was updated on 6/19/2008