Welcome to Bethersden
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Bethersden is a village and civil parish in the borough of Ashford in Kent, England, 5 miles (8 km) west of the town of Ashford. Located on the main road, A28, between Tenterden and Ashford. The village has an active community, including a small primary school, football team, cricket team and tennis club by the park. Bethersden was formerly the centre of the Kentish wool trade. Bethersden was the seat of the Lovelace family, at what is now Lovelace Court, which included William Lovelace (MP), and the 17th-century poet Richard Lovelace. The Bethersden Parish Records Society holds the original parish register, maps, books, photographs and other records relating to the village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,610 hectares |
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Population |
1,669 (2021) |
Density |
64 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.7 |
Ward |
Weald Central |
District |
Ashford |
Postcodes |
TN23, TN26 |
ONS ID |
E04004826 |
Council
Contact details for Bethersden Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bethersden Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bethersden Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bethersden Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bethersden Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bethersden Parish.
Local News
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Historic pub to finally reopen after last-gasp rescue
Published: 15th May 2023