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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

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All postcodesin Barming Heath & Teston

ME169QW

George Sunnucks Way

ME169FP

Bermelie Fields

ME169NF

Springwood Road

ME169AQ

The Dunnings

ME169PR

Springwood Road

ME169LA

Banky Meadow

ME169NL

North Pole Road

ME160GA

Marigold Way

ME169HL

Rede Wood Road

ME169FL

Hop Garden Close

ME169JT

Heath Road

ME160UF

Tarragon Road

ME169JU

Heath Road

ME169NB

Farleigh Bridge

ME169HN

Beechwood Road

ME169HS

Broomshaw Road

ME169HR

Rede Wood Road

ME160ZF

Marigold Way

ME169FE

Oaken Wood Drive

ME185AH

The Bungalows

ME169LD

Heath Road

ME169EH

Abingdon Road

ME169DX

Beverley Road

ME169HB

Tonbridge Road

ME169EB

Southwood

ME169EX

South Street

ME169HH

North Pole Road

ME169HE

North Street

ME169NX

Springwood Road

ME169ET

South Street

ME160WE

St Andrews Road

ME185FB

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169LS

Beckworth Place

ME160SZ

Queens House

ME169PA

Springwood Close

ME169QY

Barming Heath & Teston

ME160FP

Tarragon Road

ME169HF

North Street

ME169PG

Springwood Road

ME169JA

Tonbridge Road

ME169EU

Bull Orchard

ME169QQ

Tarragon Road

ME169EL

Barned Court

ME185AL

Woodlands Close

ME169DH

Tonbridge Road

ME169DP

Abingdon Road

ME169QT

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169FF

Longsole Way

ME169EG

Maryland Drive

ME169DY

Belmont Close

ME169NH

Tonbridge Road

ME169NP

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169AL

Beckworth Place

ME169LQ

Heath Road

ME160FS

Parsley Way

ME185RB

Court Lodge Farm

ME169JN

Marlborough Parade

ME160ZH

James Huxley Avenue

ME169BB

Glebe Lane

ME185AS

Courtlands

ME169AS

Heath Grove

ME185AG

Church Street

ME169BE

Rectory Lane

ME169JJ

Silverdale

ME160ZN

Newman Close

ME169PL

Queen's Road

ME169GS

The Stirrups

ME185AN

Malling Road

ME169HP

Roberts Orchard Road

ME169FA

Broke Wood Way

ME169GW

Bridle Way

ME169FH

St Lawrence Drive

ME169DZ

Fullingpits Avenue

ME169NG

Scraces Cottages

ME185BA

North Pole Road

ME160ZD

Coriander Drive

ME169JL

Woodleas

ME160GF

Marigold Way

ME169GY

Bridle Way

ME169EJ

Abingdon Road

ME185AT

Courtlands Close

ME169JP

Beverley Road

ME185BU

Tonbridge Road

ME169GQ

Lovett Close

ME169JX

Banky Meadow

ME169JR

Beverley Road

ME169EN

Maryland Drive

ME185AX

Fairlawn Close

ME169EA

Maryland Drive

ME169JE

Chervilles

ME169DG

Tonbridge Road

ME169GX

Bridle Way

ME169DQ

Tonbridge Road

ME169NW

Oakapple Lane

ME185AD

Nestor Court

ME169JW

Northfields

ME169AR

Fountain Lane

ME169DJ

The Cherries

ME169FN

Covert Way

ME169QX

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