Welcome to Thurnham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Thurnham is a village and civil parish which lies at the foot of the North Downs 3 miles (4.8 km) north east of Maidstone in the Borough of Maidstone and ceremonial county of Kent in England. It had a population of 1,085 in 2001 including Weavering, which increased to 1,205 following the 2011 Census.There have been several archaeological finds in the area: an Anglo-Saxon burial ground was discovered within the grounds of Thurnham Friars in 1913, a 7th-century gold cross was found in 1967 and the remains of a Roman house were excavated in 1933. The remains of Thurnham Castle are just north of the village. Two miles further north are the fragmentary remains of Binbury Castle, a medieval fortified manor house beside a medieval motte. St Mary's church (a Norman building) and Milgate House are Grade I listed buildings. The railway station at Bearsted, opened on 1 July 1884, was originally named Bearsted and Thurnham. Residents of the village joined forces with the neighbouring village of Bearsted, in voicing their objections to the proposed Kent International Gateway development.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,520 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
577 (2021) |
Density |
38 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.4 |
Ward |
Ellel |
District |
Lancaster |
Postcodes |
LA2 |
ONS ID |
E04005207 |
Council
Contact details for Thurnham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Thurnham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Thurnham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Thurnham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Thurnham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Thurnham Parish.