Area Info for Rolvenden (Kent)

Overview of Rolvenden, Kent, UK

Rolvenden is a village located in the county of Kent, in the South East of England. It is part of the civil parish of Rolvenden and is known for its picturesque rural setting and historic charm.

Geography and Location

The village is situated approximately 10 miles south of Ashford and around 15 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells. It lies within the Weald of Kent, an area characterised by rolling hills, woodlands, and farmland.

History and Heritage

Rolvenden has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village features several historic buildings, including traditional Kentish cottages and the parish church of St. Mary the Virgin, which dates from the 13th century. The area has historically been involved in agriculture and local trade.

Local Amenities and Attractions

The village offers a range of local amenities including pubs, shops, and a village hall. It is also known for its annual events and fairs that celebrate local culture and history. Nearby attractions include the Kent & East Sussex Railway, a preserved heritage railway offering scenic rides.

Transport Links

Rolvenden is accessible via road, with good connections to nearby towns and cities. The nearest mainline railway station is at Tenterden, providing services to London and other major destinations. The village is also within driving distance of the M20 motorway.

Community and Lifestyle

The community in Rolvenden is active, with various local clubs and societies. The village maintains a peaceful, rural lifestyle, attracting visitors and residents who appreciate its scenic beauty and historic character.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Rolvenden Primary School0.87 miles
Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4LS
Tenterden Infant School2.69 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Tenterden Church of England Junior School2.69 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre3.25 miles
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
Benenden Church of England Primary School3.28 miles
The Green, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4DN
Wittersham Church of England Primary School3.38 miles
The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EA
Sandhurst Primary School3.52 miles
Rye Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5JE
St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Tenterden)3.68 miles
Ashford Road, St Michael`s, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU
Benenden School3.89 miles
Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA
Northiam Church of England Primary School3.92 miles
Main Street, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6NB
Beckley Church of England Primary School3.93 miles
Main Street, Beckley, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6RN
Frewen College4.13 miles
Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6NL
Little Acorns School4.16 miles
London Beach Farm, Ashford Road, St Michael`s, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SR
Greenfields School4.20 miles
Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BE
St Ronan's School4.75 miles
Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5DJ
John Mayne Church of England Primary School, Biddenden5.06 miles
High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AL
Health
Clinic
East Cross Clinic2.68 miles
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Insight Healthcare - Kent Talking Therapies3.33 miles
Bennenden Hospital, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Cranbrook OOH Base6.14 miles
JOCKEY LANE, CRANBROOK, KENT,, TN17 3JN
Woodland House8.30 miles
Cranbrook Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0ER
Marie Stopes UK - Ashford Centre8.80 miles
Headcorn Surgery, 2 Clerks Field, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9QL
Headcorn Surgery8.91 miles
Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9AA
First Choice Health Benign Prostate Assesment & Treatment Service10.85 miles
Kingsnorth Medical Practice, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Services Ltd (Kingsnorth)10.85 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Kingsnorth Medical Practice10.85 miles
Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3ED
Battle Resource Centre11.01 miles
Battle Health Centre, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DF
Ray Allen Childrens Centre11.10 miles
Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5RN
St Stephens Health Centre11.18 miles
St. Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5BD
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Ashford CCG (St Stephens Health Centre)11.22 miles
St Stephens Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5AQ
Woodlands Centre for Acute Care11.22 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
Hastings OOH Base11.30 miles
CONQUEST HOSPITAL, THE RIDGE, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX,, TN37 7RD
Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre11.33 miles
Bethersden Rd, Hothfield,, Nr Ashford, Kent, TN26 1EL
GP
Dr Dodds & Partners2.72 miles
Ivy Court, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RB
Northiam Surgery3.95 miles
The Surgery, Main Street, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6ND
Peasmarsh Branch Surgery5.01 miles
Peasmarsh Memorial Hall, Main Street, Peasmarsh, TN31 6YA
Dr Charlesworth J P & Partner5.69 miles
Orchard End Surgery, Dorothy Avenue, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3AY
North Ridge Medical Practice Hawkhurst5.78 miles
North Ridge, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook Kent, TN18 4EX
Dr Dewing C R & Partner6.04 miles
The Surgery, Wish Valley, Talbot Road, Hawkhurst Kent, TN18 4NB
Dr Digby R J & Partner6.13 miles
Old School Surgery, Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JB
Dr Hindmarsh D J6.13 miles
The Crane Surgery, Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JB
Dr Busk C M A6.14 miles
The Surgery, Front Road, Woodchurch, Ashford Kent, TN26 3SF
Appledore Surgery6.27 miles
The Surgery, The Street, Appledore, Ashford Kent, TN26 2AE
Broad Oak Surgery6.55 miles
The Surgery, 6 Reedswood Road, Broad Oak, Rye, TN31 6DH
Rye Medical Centre6.66 miles
Rye Medical Centre, Kiln Drive, Rye Foreign, Rye, TN31 7SQ
Brede Branch Surgery7.14 miles
The Surgery,, Brede Village Hall, Cackle Street, Brede Rye, TN31 6DX
Dr Bolidai7.23 miles
Ferry Road Health Centre, Ferry Road, Rye, Rye, TN31 7DN
Dr Rodgers & Partner8.48 miles
Oldwood Surgery, Station Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DG
Brookland Branch Surgery8.58 miles
Brookland Village Hall, Boarmans Lane, Brookland, TN29 9RG
Hospital
benenden hospital3.33 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Hawkhurst Hospital6.75 miles
Hawkhurst Community Hospital, High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PU
Priory Hospital Ticehurst 10.68 miles
Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HU
Spire Sussex Hospital11.22 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
St Anne11.22 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PT
Conquest Hospital11.30 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD
Spire Sussex Hospital11.30 miles
The Ridge, St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RE
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford13.68 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)13.68 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Bexhill Hospital15.09 miles
Holliers Hill, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, TN40 2DZ
Priory Hospital Heathfield15.23 miles
Tottingworth Park, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8UN
Kent and Sussex Hospital16.38 miles
THIS HOSPITAL HAS CLOSED, PLEASE VISIT THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL, PEMBURY, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury16.38 miles
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital17.05 miles
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UL
BMI The Somerfield Hospital17.32 miles
63-77 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DU
Maidstone Hospital17.46 miles
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Pharmacy
Paydens Ltd2.58 miles
60 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6AU
Boots2.73 miles
1 - 2 East Well, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AH
Jempson's Pharmacy4.84 miles
Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD
Hawkhurst Pharmacy5.80 miles
1 The Colonade, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4ES
Lloydspharmacy6.04 miles
White Lion House, High Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3DF
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.36 miles
17 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JF
Boots7.36 miles
18-20 High Street, Rye, TN31 7JF
Boots8.27 miles
17-19 High Street, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5AE
Headcorn Pharmacy8.91 miles
Headcorn Surgery, Grigg Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9AA
Lloydspharmacy9.10 miles
The Parade, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AA
The Pharmacy9.41 miles
High Street, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1AG
The Pharmacy10.25 miles
Church Street, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7AA
Lloydspharmacy10.87 miles
Unit4a Singleton Ctr, Singleton Hill, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5GR
Day Lewis Pharmacy11.06 miles
53 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EN
Boots11.10 miles
15 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE
Marden Pharmacy11.11 miles
2 High Street, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9DP
Leisure
Park
GREAT MAYTHAM (Grade II Listed)0.59 miles
GREAT DIXTER (Grade I Listed)3.86 miles
BENENDEN (Grade II Listed)3.94 miles
BRICKWALL (Grade II* Listed)4.27 miles
SISSINGHURST CASTLE (Grade I Listed)5.70 miles
SISSINGHURST COURT (Grade II Listed)6.01 miles
CRANE VALLEY6.02 miles
HARTRIDGE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.18 miles
BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM (Grade II Listed)8.49 miles
RYE HARBOUR8.58 miles
BELL LANE, STAPLEHURST9.06 miles
HAM STREET WOODS9.78 miles
TICEHURST HOUSE HOSPITAL (Grade II* Listed)10.78 miles
SCOTNEY CASTLE (Grade I Listed)10.79 miles
BATTLE ABBEY (Grade II Listed)11.34 miles
GODINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)11.49 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Tenterden (Superstore)2.48 miles
Highbury Works, Smallhythe Rd, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LN
Shrubcote Stores3.13 miles
The Bungalow, Appledore Road, Shrubcote, Tenterden Kent TN30 7BL
Sandhurst Service Station3.52 miles
Back Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN18 5JP
SPAR Northiam3.58 miles
Spar Store, Station Road, East Sussex, TN31 6LQ
Londis Johnson Of Sandhurst3.62 miles
Back Road, Sandhurst, TN18 5JS
Nisa Jempsons Local3.70 miles
Main St, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6LH
Nisa Jempsons Ltd4.84 miles
Main St, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD
Nisa Jempsons Superstore4.84 miles
Main St, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD
Londis Highgate Service Station5.11 miles
A268 Rye Road, Hawkhurst, TN18 4HA
Tesco Hawkhurst (Metro)5.63 miles
Rye Rd, Former Bus Depot, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4HG
Co-op Cranbrook6.05 miles
Cranbrook, Franchise, TN17 3DN
Co-op Cranbrook6.08 miles
Cranbrook, TN17 3DQ
Costcutter Cranbrook6.30 miles
Ashwal Garage, Cranbrook, TN17 2HR
Costcutter Appledore6.31 miles
51/53 The Street, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2AF
Tilling Green Stores7.00 miles
41 Lea Avenue, Rye TN31 7BH
Costcutter Rye7.41 miles
74 Fishmarket Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LP
Transport
Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport14.42 miles
Biggin Hill Airport33.21 miles
London Gatwick Airport35.89 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal35.93 miles
London Southend Airport36.43 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal36.65 miles
Bus Stop
Ewe and Lamb (NW)0.08 miles
Monypenny (N)0.77 miles
Post Office (S)0.98 miles
Post Office (N)0.98 miles
The Bull (W)1.04 miles
The Bull (E)1.04 miles
Sparkeswood Avenue (SW)1.07 miles
Halden Lane (SW)1.08 miles
Sparkeswood Avenue (NE)1.08 miles
Halden Lane (NE)1.09 miles
Wittersham Road Rail Station (KESR) ()1.20 miles
Wittersham Road Rail Station (KESR) ()1.20 miles
Wittersham Road Rail Station (KESR) ()1.20 miles
Jobs Cross (SW)1.42 miles
The Bungalows (SW)1.46 miles
The Bungalows (NE)1.46 miles
Ferry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal20.95 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal29.60 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal30.23 miles
Gravesend Pier30.35 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal30.71 miles
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal31.00 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing40.70 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing40.96 miles
Railway Station
Rye Rail Station7.24 miles
Appledore (Kent) Rail Station7.52 miles
Winchelsea Rail Station7.88 miles
Robertsbridge Rail Station8.56 miles
Headcorn Rail Station8.60 miles
Doleham Rail Station8.63 miles
Etchingham Rail Station9.02 miles
Pluckley Rail Station9.12 miles
Ham Street Rail Station9.33 miles
Three Oaks Rail Station9.80 miles
Staplehurst Rail Station9.84 miles
Battle Rail Station11.01 miles
Marden Rail Station11.30 miles
Stonegate Rail Station12.26 miles
Crowhurst Rail Station12.26 miles
Ore Rail Station12.29 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TN17 4N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment315
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
29, WINSER ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NL		£407,500
2025-05-14
terraced
freehold
9, WINSER ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NL		£715,000
2024-12-03
detached
freehold
ROLVENDEN WORKING MENS CLUB
ROLVENDEN
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NE		£362,500
2024-11-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
44 - 46, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NP		£402,500
2024-06-27
semidetached
freehold
BARNESHILL, THORNDEN LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4PR		£740,000
2024-06-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-16   £480,000
3, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£265,000
2024-03-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2022-08-12   £290,000
LITTLE MEAD, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£770,000
2024-03-22
detached
freehold
20, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£230,000
2024-02-02
terraced
freehold
THORNDEN COURT (12), THORNDEN LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4PS		£500,000
2023-12-14
semidetached
freehold
4, OAKFIELD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NQ		£302,500
2023-09-22
terraced
freehold
THORNDEN COURT (9), THORNDEN LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4PS		£400,000
2023-08-11
flatmaisonette
freehold
GREAT MAYTHAM HALL (APARTMENT 16)
ROLVENDEN
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NE		£625,000
2023-07-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
NEW STONEHAM, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£910,000
2023-07-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-26   £775,000
RED TILES, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NR		£395,000
2023-03-31
detached
freehold
9, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NS		£376,000
2023-02-10
semidetached
freehold
GREAT MAYTHAM HALL (APARTMENT 26)
ROLVENDEN
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NE		£752,000
2022-09-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2018-07-23   £568,140
THORNDEN COURT (2), THORNDEN LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4PS		£400,000
2022-07-29
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-11-27   £317,500
Sold 2019-11-22   £380,000
LILAC COTTAGE, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£675,000
2022-05-12
detached
freehold
THORNDEN COURT (5), THORNDEN LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4PS		£400,000
2021-10-22
terraced
freehold
20, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NP		£425,000
2021-10-18
detached
freehold
GREAT MAYTHAM HALL (APARTMENT 17)
ROLVENDEN
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NE		£350,000
2021-10-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
OAKENSHAW, FROGS LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NG		£727,000
2021-04-15
detached
freehold
5, WINSER ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NL		£292,500
2021-03-05
terraced
freehold
3, OAKFIELD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NQ		£275,000
2020-12-15
terraced
freehold
34, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NP		£230,000
2020-11-19
terraced
freehold
21, WINSER ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NL		£255,000
2020-10-21
terraced
freehold
GREAT MAYTHAM HALL (APARTMENT 2)
ROLVENDEN
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NE		£149,950
2020-10-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GREAT MAYTHAM HALL (APARTMENT 10)
ROLVENDEN
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NE		£150,000
2020-09-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, OAKFIELD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NQ		£282,500
2020-09-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-08-20   £290,000
24B, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NP		£412,500
2020-09-04
detached
freehold
48 - 50, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NP		£535,000
2020-02-28
detached
freehold
HORSESHOES, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£675,000
2019-04-11
detached
freehold
25, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NS		£247,000
2019-03-01
semidetached
freehold
HOLLY LODGE, FROGS LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NG		£533,000
2018-10-04
detached
freehold
MAYTHAM COTTAGES (3), FROGS LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NH		£545,000
2018-09-26
semidetached
freehold
FOUR WENTS COTTAGE, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NP		£525,000
2017-11-30
detached
freehold
LOWER WINSER COTTAGE, MOUNTS LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NN		£485,000
2017-11-06
detached
freehold
13, WINSER ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NL		£247,000
2017-08-25
terraced
freehold
DUCKLING COTTAGE, 36, MAYTHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NP		£350,000
2017-07-11
semidetached
freehold
THE LITTLE HOUSE, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£249,950
2017-03-31
detached
freehold
DANEHURST, FRENSHAM ROAD
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4NJ		£590,000
2016-11-07
detached
freehold
THORNDEN COURT (11), THORNDEN LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4PS		£491,412
2016-09-29
terraced
freehold
THORNDEN OASTS (1), THORNDEN LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
KENT
TN17 4PS		£610,000
2016-07-04
semidetached
freehold
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