Woodchurch
The focal point of the
village is the well-kept traditional village green. There are many
listed buildings of interest throughout the village, which is
partly on the site of the Manor of Thundale, built in 1135 by Ralph
de la Thun for half a knight's fee. To the north of the village is
a white windmill, given to the village by Sir Sydney Nicholson, who
was organist and choir master at Westminster Abbey between 1917 and
1927. The smock mill has now been restored to working order and is
open to the public on Sunday afternoons from April to September.
The South of England Rare Breeds Centre at Highlands Farm on the
Woodchurch to Hamstreet Road is open daily and has more than 65
species of rare farm animals in 90 acres of beautiful
countryside.
Facilities
- Village Life Museum
- Two Public Houses
- 12th Century Church, Methodist Chapel
- Medical Centre
- Village Hall, Scouth & Guides Community Centre
- 6 acre village green with Children's Play Area
- Windmill, Annual Air Display, Annual Fete
- Rare Breeds Centre
- Primary School with Pre-School/Fun Club attached
- Estate Agent
- General Stores, Specialist Shops & Post Office
Organisations
- Woodchurch Players, Gardening Society, Local History Society,
Ramblers
- Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Rainbows, Adventure
Scouts
- Football, Cricket, Tennis, Badmington, Netball, Table Tennis,
Short Mat Bowls Clubs
- Art Club, Karate Class, Exercise Balllet Class, Royal British
Legion
- Church Groups (eg Mother & Toddler and Children's)
- Darby & Joan Club, WI, Women's Fellowship, Men's Group,
CARM
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Woodchurch |
% of
People in Woodchurch |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
79 |
4% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
130 |
7% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
169 |
9% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
879 |
48% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
556 |
31% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
1,813 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Woodchurch |
% of
Households in Woodchurch |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
774 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
217 |
28% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
47 |
6% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other
Households |
510 |
66% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.34 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Woodchurch |
% of
People in Woodchurch |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
805 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No.
Vacant |
25 |
3% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner
Occupied |
641 |
80% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
139 |
17% |
10,550 |
25% |
Type of Dwelling (2001 Census)
| Type of
Dwelling |
Number
of People in Woodchurch |
% of
People in Woodchurch |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
402 |
50% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
174 |
22% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
74 |
9% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
26 |
3% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
129 |
16% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mrs J M Batt
Keg Barn
Hornash Lane
Shadoxhurst
Ashford
Kent TN26 1HX
Telephone: 01233 733994
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This webpage was updated on 9/15/2008