Smarden
Smarden is one of the most beautiful and well-kept
villages in Kent and is popular with tourists. There are many
period houses and more than 100 listed buildings in the parish. The
14th/15th century church is known as the Barn of Kent because of
its wide scissor-beamed roof, unsupported by pillars. In the church
hangs a copy of the Charter, first granted by Edward III and
endorsed by Elizabeth I, giving permission to hold a weekly market
and an annual fair, a means of encouraging the woollen trade that
was then so important to the area.
Facilities
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- Public Houses
- Baptist Churches
- Industrial estates nearby
- Village Hall
- Recreation Ground with Children's Play Area
- Big Cat Sanctuary
- Specialist Shops
- Primary School
- General Stores & Post Office
Organisations
- Skateboard Park
- Football Club, Cricket Club
- Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides
- Gardening Society, Drama Group, Historical Society, Choral
Group
-
WI,
British Legion
- Church Groups (eg Parent & Toddler)
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Smarden |
% of
People in Smarden |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
67 |
5% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
136 |
11% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
106 |
9% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
642 |
52% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
283 |
23% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
1,234 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Smarden |
% of
Households in Smarden |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
481 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
91 |
19% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
30 |
6% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other
Households |
360 |
75% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.54 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Smarden |
% of
People in Smarden |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
511 |
|
42,969 |
|
| Owner
Occupied |
403 |
79% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
84 |
16% |
10,550 |
25% |
Type of Dwelling (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Smarden |
% of
People in Smarden |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
299 |
59% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
148 |
29% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
58 |
11% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
3 |
1% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
3 |
1% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mrs C Levett
9 Ashenden
Smarden
Ashford
Kent TN27 8RT
Telephone: 01233 770739
Councillor Details
Venues
Venues for
Hire
Useful Links
This webpage was updated on 6/19/2008