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Barming Heath & Teston

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About

Barming Heath & Teston ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the western edge of Maidstone. The area includes the historic village of Teston, situated along the banks of the River Medway. Housing developments are prominent in the Barming Heath area, providing homes for a significant portion of the borough's population. The ward's topography features gentle slopes leading down to the river valley, with agricultural land and orchards still in use.

The River Medway and its associated footpaths, like the Medway Valley Walk, form a key recreational corridor. Teston is notable for its medieval bridge and the adjacent Teston Lock, which continues to manage river traffic. The ward contains several local nature reserves and playing fields, balancing community facilities with green spaces. This creates a distinct character where modern suburban living exists alongside historic riverine settlements and working countryside.

Area overview

On average Barming Heath & Teston has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barming Heath & Teston is £61,474 per year. The median sale price in Barming Heath & Teston is £385,000 (around £395 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £452,500. There are 1 schools in Barming Heath & Teston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Barming Heath & Teston

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £395
Sales (last 12 months): 99
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £453K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £395 per square foot) in Barming Heath & Teston area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£524,500£416
Semi-Detached40£425,998£410
Terraced29£344,995£393
Flats11£206,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barming Heath & Teston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£503,500£195,995£325,000£304,995
2017£474,995£207,500£338,748£307,500
2018£532,000£205,000£339,995£300,000
2019£494,748£190,000£332,000£313,000
2020£519,998£175,000£332,500£297,500
2021£484,260£205,000£351,500£300,000
2022£567,000£195,000£400,000£315,000
2023£500,000£180,000£400,000£341,250
2024£537,748£220,500£400,000£385,000
2025£510,000£205,000£416,995£342,500
2026£555,000£257,000£431,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328£276£303£297
2017£338£265£329£318
2018£353£264£350£292
2019£354£268£359£304
2020£351£260£343£277
2021£375£269£389£317
2022£425£280£375£367
2023£418£305£398£337
2024£399£287£431£366
2025£419£281£417£390
2026£390£280£401£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barming Heath & Teston in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Barming Heath & Teston ward.

Local councillors

Allison Juliet Sweetman

Barming Heath & Teston - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Fay Lynette Gooch

Barming Heath & Teston - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Barming Heath & Teston

What is the average house price in Barming Heath & Teston?

The median sale price in Barming Heath & Teston is £385,000 (about £395 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barming Heath & Teston?

Barming Heath & Teston has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barming Heath & Teston?

Barming Heath & Teston scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barming Heath & Teston sits around rank 23,983 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barming Heath & Teston?

The average household income in Barming Heath & Teston is around £61,474 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Barming Heath & Teston?

Barming Heath & Teston is represented by 2 elected councillors: Allison Juliet Sweetman (Green Party) and Fay Lynette Gooch (Independent).

All postcodesin Barming Heath & Teston

ME169LE

Mill Walk

ME169AN

St Andrews Road

ME169LU

Fant

ME160GN

Burdock Court

ME169DR

Abingdon Road

ME169FQ

Carpenters Close

ME169BZ

Copper Beech Close

ME185BT

Tonbridge Road

ME169QN

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169EP

St Davids Gate

ME169HW

Matterdale Gardens

ME169AH

Barming Walk

ME169HG

North Pole Road

ME160ZX

Marigold Way

ME160UU

Thyme Walk

ME169HQ

Apple Tree Close

ME169AT

Fountain Lane

ME160ZJ

Marigold Way

ME160WD

St Andrews Park

ME169EE

Abingdon Road

ME169AG

Bosman Close

ME169BA

Glebe Lane

ME169PS

Edmund Close

ME169EY

South Street

ME169LW

Tonbridge Road

ME160UR

Tarragon Road

ME169NA

Half Yoke

ME160FT

Angelica Square

ME169AY

Farleigh Lane

ME185AY

Livesey Street

ME160NG

Tarragon Road

ME169GR

Stables End

ME185AQ

The Street

ME169JF

Chervilles

ME169HJ

Heath Road

ME169QA

Bell Farm Gardens

ME160ZE

Marigold Way

ME169HT

Wesley Close

ME160FY

Angelica Square

ME169JY

Maplesden Close

ME169ED

Abingdon Road

ME169LG

Heath Road

ME160FX

Angelica Square

ME169GU

Bridle Way

ME169FG

Fynamour Close

ME169EW

Maryland Drive

ME185BY

Tonbridge Road

ME169AJ

Halfpenny Close

ME169PP

Catherine Close

ME160FR

Cinnamon Grove

ME185BB

Teston Corner

ME169LB

Long Rede Lane

ME169BF

Robinson Avenue

ME169NE

Rectory Lane

ME169EF

Trellyn Close

ME185AJ

Church Street

ME185BZ

Barham Court

ME169LP

St Andrews Close

ME169NR

Hermitage Lane

ME185BX

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169HD

Cedar Drive

ME169ND

Riverside Park

ME160US

Saffron Close

ME169EZ

Priorsdean Close

ME169GT

The Stirrups

ME160FW

Parsley Way

ME169DS

Abingdon Road

ME169DU

Beverley Road

ME169QS

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169PH

Melford Drive

ME169DN

Hurst Way

ME169DL

Beverley Road

ME185AU

Malling Road

ME169EQ

Kennel Wood Road

ME169NZ

Barming Heath & Teston

ME160ZG

Sandlewood Court

ME185BH

Leigh Terrace

ME169QU

Peafield Rise

ME185EY

Readers Court

ME169PT

Catherine Close

ME185BL

Barham Mews

ME169PN

Nicholas Close

ME169NJ

Tonbridge Road

ME169HZ

Springwood Road

ME160GJ

Burdock Court

ME160XD

The Chapel

ME169FD

Little Knoxes Close

ME169PB

Springwood Close

ME169HA

Church Lane

ME169LY

Farleigh Lane

ME185AR

Malling Road

ME160FG

Fennel Close

ME185BF

Tonbridge Road

ME169JZ

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169PW

Springwood Road

ME169ES

Spickets Way

ME169BD

Glebe Lane

ME169DD

Wood Court

ME185AF

Ripton Cottages

ME160XT

Fennel Close