Great Chart
The old, attractive village
of Great Chart has a long history and is referred to in many
ancient documents and there are several references to the sacking
of the village 1,100 years ago by the Danes. The Parish of Great
Chart was enlarged in 1987 to include the large comprehensive
development of Singleton and the parish is now divided into two
Wards - Great Chart with Singleton North and Singleton South.
Three quarters of the residents of the parish live in the Ward of
Great Chart with Singleton North and the remainder in Singleton
South Ward. The village street is a conservation area and most of
the properties are Listed Buildings. Several examples of
magnificent architecture still exist, including the perpendicular
Church of St. Mary with its mediaeval glass windows, the building
known locally as the "Pest House", the moated Singleton Manor,
Yardhurst, Goldwell Manor, Yeomans, Court Lodge, Godinton,
Bucksford, Buxford Mill and Worten Mill. There is some light
industry in the Chilmington and Daniels Water area and there are
riding stables and kennels.
Facilities
- Doctors Surgeries, Dental Surgery and Pharmacy
- Public Houses
- Methodist Church
- Private School
- Village Hall, Allotments
- Recreation Ground with Children's Play area
- Specialist Shops, Veterinary Surgery, Take Away Food
- Hairdressers
- Primary School, Special-needs School
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- General Stores & Post Office
Organisations
- Senior Citizens Clubs
- Sports Societies
- Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides
- Ladies Social Club
-
WI
- Church Groups (eg Parent & Toddler)
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Great Chart |
% of
People in Great Chart |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
281 |
7% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
415 |
10% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
304 |
7% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
2,479 |
60% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
658 |
16% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
4,137 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Great Chart |
% of
Households in Great Chart |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
1,823 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
558 |
31% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
101 |
6% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other
Households |
1,164 |
64% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.29 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Great Chart |
% of
People in Great Chart |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
1,851 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No.
Vacant |
22 |
1% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner
Occupied |
1,437 |
78% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
392 |
21% |
10,550 |
25% |
Type of Dwelling (2001 Census)
| Type of
Dwelling |
Number
of People in Great Chart |
% of
People in Great Chart |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
583 |
31% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
567 |
31% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
516 |
28% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
172 |
9% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
13 |
1% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Ms Linda Bussey
49 London Road
Rainham
Gillingham
Kent ME8 7RG
Telephone: 01634 305491
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This webpage was updated on 6/19/2008