Welcome to Smarden

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Introduction

Smarden is a civil parish and village, west of Ashford in Kent, South East England. The village has the Anglican parish church of St Michael the Archangel which, because of its high scissor beam roof, is sometimes known as "The Barn of Kent".

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	2,180 hectares
Population	1,456 (2021)
Density	67 people/km2
Mean age	43.1
Ward	Weald North
District	Ashford
Postcodes	TN26, TN27
ONS ID	E04004856

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Council

Contact details for Smarden Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Smarden Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Smarden Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Smarden Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Smarden Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Smarden Parish.

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Local News

Hosted and licensed by Ashford Borough Council

Ashford Borough Council statement regarding land on the south side of Rosemary Lane, Smarden

Published: 2nd Apr 2024

Hosted and licensed by Kent Police

Cannabis cultivation dismantled in Smarden

Published: 18th Mar 2024

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Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Published: 29th Jan 2024