Welcome to Alkham

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Introduction

Alkham is a village and civil parish in the Dover district of Kent, England, about five miles west of Dover. Within the parish are the settlements of Chalksole and Ewell Minnis; the parish population was 691 people (2001 census), reducing slightly to 688 at the 2011 Census.Alkham's Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Anthony. The former Wesleyan chapel on Slip Lane is now a private residence. The parishes of Alkham and River form the River ward in the Dover local government district.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

1,302 hectares

Population

708 (2021)

Density

54 people/km2

Mean age

47.5

Ward

Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne

District

Dover

Postcodes

CT15, CT18

ONS ID

E04004900


Council

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

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Education

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

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Alkham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Alkham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Alkham 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 Alkham Parish.

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Local News

New homes approved despite fears over 'horrendous’ junction

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New homes approved despite fears over 'horrendous’ junction

Published: 16th Nov 2023

Villagers’ dismay at plans for ‘obtrusive, urban’ new-builds

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Villagers’ dismay at plans for ‘obtrusive, urban’ new-builds

Published: 20th Aug 2023

The Marquis at Alkham, Dover - review | London Evening Standard

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The Marquis at Alkham, Dover - review | London Evening Standard

Published: 29th Aug 2012