Area Info for Biddenden (Kent)

Overview of Biddenden, Kent

Biddenden is a village located in the county of Kent, in the South East of England. It is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is situated approximately 6 miles south of Ashford and is part of the civil parish of Biddenden Parish Council.

History and Heritage

Biddenden has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village is famous for the Biddenden Maids, a pair of conjoined twins who are believed to have lived in the area during the 12th century. The village also features several historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Mary the Virgin, which is a Grade I listed building.

Local Economy and Agriculture

Traditionally, Biddenden's economy has been based on agriculture. The village is surrounded by farmland and orchards, and it is known for its apple and pear orchards. Biddenden is also renowned for its cider production, with several local cider producers operating in the area.

Tourist Attractions and Local Events

Visitors to Biddenden can enjoy its scenic countryside, historic architecture, and local pubs. The village hosts annual events such as the Biddenden Tractor Run and the Biddenden Food and Craft Festival, which attract visitors from across the region.

Transport and Accessibility

Biddenden is accessible via road, with nearby major roads including the A28 and A20. The closest railway station is Ashford International, providing connections to London and other major cities. Public transport options are available, making the village reachable for visitors and residents alike.
Education
School
John Mayne Church of England Primary School, Biddenden0.40 miles
High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AL
Greenfields School1.69 miles
Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BE
Frittenden Church of England Primary School2.45 miles
Frittenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2DD
Little Acorns School2.76 miles
London Beach Farm, Ashford Road, St Michael`s, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SR
St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Tenterden)3.14 miles
Ashford Road, St Michael`s, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School3.38 miles
Common Road, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2BH
Dulwich Preparatory School3.53 miles
Coursehorn, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3NP
High Halden Church of England Primary School3.61 miles
Church Hill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3JB
Smarden Primary School3.65 miles
Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre3.72 miles
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
Benenden School3.81 miles
Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA
Headcorn Primary School3.84 miles
Kings Road, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9QT
Tenterden Infant School4.09 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Tenterden Church of England Junior School4.09 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Benenden Church of England Primary School4.13 miles
The Green, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4DN
Cranbrook School4.29 miles
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD
Health
Clinic
Insight Healthcare - Kent Talking Therapies2.07 miles
Bennenden Hospital, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Marie Stopes UK - Ashford Centre3.74 miles
Headcorn Surgery, 2 Clerks Field, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9QL
Headcorn Surgery3.85 miles
Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9AA
Woodland House4.09 miles
Cranbrook Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0ER
East Cross Clinic4.09 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Cranbrook OOH Base4.34 miles
JOCKEY LANE, CRANBROOK, KENT,, TN17 3JN
Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre8.61 miles
Bethersden Rd, Hothfield,, Nr Ashford, Kent, TN26 1EL
Blue Star Medical Services Ltd (Maidstone)8.92 miles
Unit 26 Intergra Business Park, Bircholt Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9GQ
Len Valley Practice9.33 miles
Groom Way, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2QF
Charing Surgery9.48 miles
1 Surgery Close, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AW
Charing Practice Ltd9.48 miles
1 Surgery Close, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AW
Charing Medical Partnership9.48 miles
1 Surgery Close, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AW
St Stephens Health Centre9.75 miles
St. Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5BD
Ray Allen Childrens Centre9.78 miles
Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5RN
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Ashford CCG (St Stephens Health Centre)9.79 miles
St Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5AQ
First Choice Health Benign Prostate Assesment & Treatment Service9.84 miles
Kingsnorth Medical Practice, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
GP
Dr Winch T & Partners3.70 miles
Headcorn Surgery, Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9AA
Dr Dodds & Partners4.06 miles
Ivy Court, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RB
Dr Charlesworth J P & Partner4.34 miles
Orchard End Surgery, Dorothy Avenue, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3AY
Dr Digby R J & Partner4.36 miles
Old School Surgery, Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JB
Dr Hindmarsh D J4.36 miles
The Crane Surgery, Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JB
Malling Health - Staplehurst Health Centre4.79 miles
Offens Drive, Offens Drive, Staplehurst Kent, TN12 0LB
Dr Busk C M A6.73 miles
The Surgery, Front Road, Woodchurch, Ashford Kent, TN26 3SF
Dr Hobday P J 6.90 miles
Sutton Valence Surgery, South Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3BD
North Ridge Medical Practice Hawkhurst7.06 miles
North Ridge, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook Kent, TN18 4EX
Dr Heber M J7.20 miles
Cobtree Medical Practice, 6 Southways, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3HT
Marden Medical Centre7.36 miles
Marden Medical Centre, Church Green, Marden, Tonbridge Kent, TN12 9HP
Dr J Watson & Dr V Pace7.49 miles
Old Parsonage Surgery, Balcombes Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1AN
Dr Dewing C R & Partner7.53 miles
The Surgery, Wish Valley, Talbot Road, Hawkhurst Kent, TN18 4NB
Dr Jackie Dennison8.62 miles
The Orchard Surgery, Horseshoes Lane, Langley, Kent, ME17 3JY
Appledore Surgery8.71 miles
The Surgery, The Street, Appledore, Ashford Kent, TN26 2AE
Northiam Surgery8.72 miles
The Surgery, Main Street, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6ND
Hospital
benenden hospital2.07 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Hawkhurst Hospital7.74 miles
Hawkhurst Community Hospital, High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PU
Priory Hospital Ticehurst 11.14 miles
Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HU
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford12.38 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)12.41 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
BMI The Somerfield Hospital12.49 miles
63-77 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DU
Maidstone Hospital12.74 miles
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Kent and Sussex Hospital14.33 miles
THIS HOSPITAL HAS CLOSED, PLEASE VISIT THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL, PEMBURY, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury14.33 miles
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Spire Alexandra Hospital15.44 miles
Impton Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9PG
Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital15.44 miles
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UL
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital15.85 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)15.85 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Spire Sussex Hospital15.99 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
St Anne15.99 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
Conquest Hospital16.10 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD
Pharmacy
Headcorn Pharmacy3.85 miles
Headcorn Surgery, Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9AA
Paydens Ltd3.95 miles
60 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6AU
Boots3.97 miles
1 - 2 East Well, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AH
Lloydspharmacy4.43 miles
White Lion House, High Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3DF
Lloydspharmacy4.71 miles
The Parade, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AA
Hawkhurst Pharmacy7.05 miles
1 The Colonade, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4ES
Marden Pharmacy7.17 miles
2 High Street, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9DP
The Pharmacy7.52 miles
High Street, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1AG
Heath Pharmacy9.00 miles
Maidstone Road, Horsmonden, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN12 8JJ
Lloydspharmacy9.11 miles
Unit4a Singleton Ctr, Singleton Hill, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5GR
Saxon Warrior Pharmacy9.21 miles
The Square, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2PG
Lloydspharmacy9.30 miles
11 Parkwood Parade, Parkwood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9HL
The Charing Pharmacy9.48 miles
1 The Surgery Close, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.69 miles
5 Brookfield Court, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5ER
Kamsons Pharmacy9.79 miles
St Stephens Health Centre, St Stephens Walk, Stanhope, TN23 5AQ
Jempson's Pharmacy9.80 miles
Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD
Leisure
Park
SISSINGHURST CASTLE (Grade I Listed)2.28 miles
SISSINGHURST COURT (Grade II Listed)3.46 miles
BENENDEN (Grade II Listed)3.77 miles
HARTRIDGE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)4.02 miles
CRANE VALLEY4.61 miles
BELL LANE, STAPLEHURST4.71 miles
GREAT MAYTHAM (Grade II Listed)4.75 miles
CHILSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)7.98 miles
BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM (Grade II Listed)8.20 miles
GREAT DIXTER (Grade I Listed)8.36 miles
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE (Grade II Listed)8.48 miles
LINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.91 miles
HOTHFIELD COMMON9.00 miles
BRICKWALL (Grade II* Listed)9.12 miles
GODINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)9.19 miles
LEEDS CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)9.29 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Headcorn Local3.68 miles
34 High Street, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9NE
Costcutter Cranbrook3.77 miles
Ashwal Garage, Cranbrook, TN17 2HR
Costcutter Ashford3.86 miles
41-43 Kings Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9QP
Tesco Tenterden (Superstore)4.06 miles
Highbury Works, Smallhythe Rd, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LN
Shrubcote Stores4.46 miles
The Bungalow, Appledore Road, Shrubcote, Tenterden Kent TN30 7BL
Co-op Cranbrook4.46 miles
Cranbrook, Franchise, TN17 3DN
Co-op Cranbrook4.59 miles
Cranbrook, TN17 3DQ
SPAR Staplehurst4.74 miles
9 - 11, The Parade, Kent, TN12 0LA
Londis Highgate Service Station6.68 miles
A268 Rye Road, Hawkhurst, TN18 4HA
Sandhurst Service Station6.79 miles
Back Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN18 5JP
Londis Johnson Of Sandhurst6.82 miles
Back Road, Sandhurst, TN18 5JS
Tesco Hawkhurst (Metro)6.92 miles
Rye Rd, Former Bus Depot, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4HG
Marden Village Store7.18 miles
High Street, Marden Kent TN12 9DP
SPAR Goudhurst7.52 miles
Spar Store, High Street, Kent, TN17 1AL
Nisa Local7.90 miles
29 Charlesford Ave, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3PE
SPAR Northiam8.22 miles
Spar Store, Station Road, East Sussex, TN31 6LQ
Transport
Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport17.53 miles
Biggin Hill Airport30.01 miles
London Southend Airport31.44 miles
London Gatwick Airport34.63 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal34.68 miles
Kent International Airport35.21 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal35.37 miles
London City Airport36.88 miles
Bus Stop
Worsenden (SW)0.19 miles
Worsenden (NE)0.20 miles
The Weavers (N)0.46 miles
The Weavers (N)0.46 miles
The Weavers (S)0.46 miles
Vineyard (E)1.35 miles
Castletons Oak PH (NE)1.41 miles
Castletons Oak PH (SW)1.42 miles
Woodlands Park (SE)1.66 miles
Woodlands Park (NW)1.67 miles
Benenden Hospital (NE)1.95 miles
Benenden Hospital (SW)1.95 miles
Lime Kiln Farm (NE)2.40 miles
Lime Kiln Farm (SW)2.41 miles
Monks Hill Gillham Farm (N)2.44 miles
Church (SW)2.46 miles
Ferry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal21.09 miles
Gravesend Pier25.57 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal25.93 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal29.58 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal30.11 miles
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal33.71 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier35.80 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing35.81 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier36.05 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing36.11 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier36.22 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier36.67 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal36.85 miles
Railway Station
Headcorn Rail Station3.54 miles
Staplehurst Rail Station5.31 miles
Pluckley Rail Station5.73 miles
Marden Rail Station7.37 miles
Lenham Rail Station8.89 miles
Harrietsham Rail Station9.15 miles
Charing (Kent) Rail Station9.38 miles
Appledore (Kent) Rail Station9.74 miles
Ham Street Rail Station10.13 miles
Hollingbourne Rail Station10.40 miles
Ashford International Rail Station10.73 miles
Etchingham Rail Station10.97 miles
Bearsted Rail Station11.39 miles
Robertsbridge Rail Station11.46 miles
Paddock Wood Rail Station11.56 miles
East Farleigh Rail Station11.65 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TN27 8E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment358
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
MAGNOLIA, SISSINGHURST ROAD
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8EQ		£610,000
2025-06-16
semidetached
freehold
25A, NORTH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AG		£435,000
2025-05-20
semidetached
freehold
1, NORTH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AG		£240,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
28, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£585,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
17, THE WEAVERS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AP		£350,000
2025-02-17
terraced
freehold
14, THE MEADOWS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AN		£253,000
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
70, HEADCORN ROAD
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8JN		£400,000
2024-11-06
detached
freehold
37, NORTH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8BA		£810,000
2024-10-31
detached
freehold
19, SANDEMAN WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8HP		£165,750
2024-08-30
terraced
leasehold
30, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£672,000
2024-08-08
detached
freehold
18, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£412,000
2024-07-15
semidetached
freehold
17, SPINNERS CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AY		£368,000
2024-06-03
terraced
freehold
24, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£385,000
2024-05-10
detached
freehold
41, THE WEAVERS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AP		£290,000
2024-02-19
terraced
freehold
4, HIGH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AH		£335,000
2024-01-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
66, HEADCORN ROAD
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8JN		£375,000
2024-01-08
semidetached
freehold
15, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£525,000
2023-11-21
detached
freehold
36, GLEBELANDS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8EA		£430,000
2023-11-17
semidetached
freehold
7, OLD MILL COURT
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DD		£395,000
2023-10-24
semidetached
freehold
16, SANDEMAN WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8HP		£210,000
2023-10-11
terraced
leasehold
16, HIGH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AH		£597,000
2023-09-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-12-10   £500,000
24, FULLERS WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8FQ		£575,000
2023-09-19
terraced
freehold
45, CHEESELANDS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8HJ		£275,000
2023-05-05
terraced
freehold
7, WORSENDEN
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8EH		£400,000
2023-04-25
semidetached
freehold
11, GLEBELANDS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8EA		£430,000
2023-02-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
12, CHEESELANDS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8HJ		£285,000
2023-02-13
terraced
freehold
14, SANDEMAN WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8HP		£132,000
2022-11-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
87, CHEESELANDS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8HL		£318,500
2022-11-15
terraced
freehold
MANSION HOUSE COTTAGE, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£550,000
2022-10-14
semidetached
freehold
OLD ELMSTONE COTTAGE, 98, NORTH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AE		£617,000
2022-10-06
semidetached
freehold
13, CHULKHURST
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8ED		£350,000
2022-09-23
semidetached
freehold
35, NORTH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8BA		£876,000
2022-09-06
detached
freehold
BEPEDA, SISSINGHURST ROAD
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8EQ		£435,000
2022-08-26
semidetached
freehold
33, HIGH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AH		£390,000
2022-08-09
semidetached
freehold
19, SPINNERS CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AY		£453,000
2022-08-02
semidetached
freehold
2, THE MEADOWS
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AN		£173,000
2022-08-01
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£398,000
2022-07-13
terraced
freehold
5, HIGH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AL		£375,000
2022-06-17
terraced
freehold
VINE COTTAGE, TENTERDEN ROAD
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8BB		£425,000
2022-02-21
semidetached
freehold
17, HIGH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AL		£675,000
2022-02-17
detached
freehold
20, HIGH STREET
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AH		£685,000
2022-02-04
terraced
freehold
11, MANSION HOUSE CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8DE		£475,000
2022-01-28
detached
freehold
6, TOWNLAND CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8AR		£400,000
2021-12-20
semidetached
freehold
26, FULLERS WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8FQ		£450,000
2021-12-17
terraced (New)
freehold
31, FULLERS WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8FQ		£749,950
2021-12-17
detached (New)
freehold
MILL HATCH, TENTERDEN ROAD
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8BB		£535,000
2021-12-02
detached
freehold
6, MAIDS CLOSE
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8HS		£495,000
2021-10-12
detached
freehold
28, FULLERS WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8FQ		£465,000
2021-09-30
terraced (New)
freehold
27, FULLERS WAY
BIDDENDEN
ASHFORD
KENT
TN27 8FQ		£450,000
2021-09-30
terraced (New)
freehold
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