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Bearsted & Downswood

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About

Bearsted & Downswood lies on the eastern edge of Maidstone, characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside. The area includes the historic village core of Bearsted and the more modern housing of Downswood. Green spaces are integral, with the expansive Mote Park providing woodland and a large lake for recreation directly to the west. The ward is bordered by agricultural land and the North Downs, influencing its semi-rural atmosphere.

The area is well-connected by the M20 motorway, which runs along its northern boundary, offering direct links to London and the coast. Local commerce centres on Bearsted's traditional high street, independent shops, and a village green. The Bearsted Golf Club and several preserved woodlands, like those around Madginford, offer leisure opportunities. The presence of the Kent Life heritage farm adds a distinct focus on rural history and community events.

Area overview

On average Bearsted & Downswood has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bearsted & Downswood is £67,891 per year. There are 3 schools in Bearsted & Downswood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bearsted & Downswood

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Bearsted & Downswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,250 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bearsted & Downswood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bearsted & Downswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£685,000
Flats6£160,000
Semi-Detached76£387,500
Terraced22£322,500

10 years median price trend in Bearsted & Downswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bearsted & Downswood.

All postcodes in Bearsted & Downswood

ME158QY

Spot Lane

ME144PP

Sharsted Way

ME158UD

Ryan Drive

ME158PF

Spot Lane

ME144QZ

Thurnham Lane

ME158LN

Merton Road

ME158TF

Foxden Drive

ME158UB

Spot Lane

ME144BP

Ashford Road

ME144BS

Ashford Road

ME144DL

The Green

ME158ND

Madginford Road

ME158SJ

Otham Lane

ME144BW

Tylers Croft

ME144EL

Olivers Row

ME144HU

Cross Keys

ME158UE

Lenside Drive

ME144HD

Mallings Drive

ME144ND

Ashford Road

ME158JX

Bramley Crescent

ME158NL

Bodsham Crescent

ME158XG

Chiltern Close

ME144BG

The Landway

ME144EF

Church Lane

ME144HE

Mallings Drive

ME144DS

Yeoman Lane

ME144EG

The Street

ME144ET

Council Houses

ME158LQ

Madginford Road

ME144AR

Mynn Crescent

ME144FP

Meadow Gardens

ME144GA

The Landway

ME144JE

Roseacre Lane

ME158XR

Willow Rise

ME158QX

Bearsted & Downswood

ME144HJ

Roundwell

ME144QE

Windmill Heights

ME144QL

The Orchard

ME158JW

Willington Street

ME158NU

Spot Lane

ME144DX

Oak Cottages

ME144LR

Ashford Road

ME158LA

Bramley Crescent

ME158LJ

Merton Road

ME144JQ

Tower Gardens

ME158LT

Merton Road

ME158PH

Yeoman Way

ME158PS

Spot Lane

ME158PD

Greystones Road

ME144AP

Hampson Way

ME144FE

Nethermount

ME144HB

Mallings Drive

ME144HS

Cross Keys

ME144LF

The Landway

ME158LP

Merton Road

ME158NE

Madginford Road

ME158TJ

Bournewood Close

ME144BU

Yeoman Lane

ME144JF

Roseacre Gardens

ME158NN

Rosemary Road

ME158PB

Ragstone Road

ME144EU

Roundwell

ME144FB

St Faiths Lane

ME144HX

Cross Keys

ME144BH

Plantation Lane

ME144EB

The Green

ME144BJ

Plantation Lane

ME144DZ

The Street

ME158JY

Laxton Close

ME144AS

Mynn Crescent

ME144FH

Water Lane

ME144NB

Ashford Road

ME158JU

Willington Street

ME158LR

Merton Road

ME144DA

Manor Rise

ME144LA

Mount Pleasant Drive

ME144LP

Ashford Road

ME158GR

Grenadier Close

ME158XH

Mallard Way

ME144EJ

The Street

ME144AJ

Birling Avenue

ME158SG

Ellenswood Close

ME144DR

The Green

ME144EW

The Street

ME144LD

The Landway

ME144LE

The Landway

ME158JP

Biddenden Close

ME158LU

Tydeman Road

ME158SP

Monkdown

ME144FF

Little Orchard

ME144BE

The Landway

ME144BN

Spurway

ME144QG

Moncrif Close

ME144RE

The Chimes

ME158LD

Blenheim Close

ME144HA

Fremlins Road

ME158JZ

Bramley Crescent

ME144JT

Roseacre Lane

ME158LL

Merton Road

ME158NR

Winifred Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.