Bearsted & Downswood is a residential ward located in the northeastern part of Maidstone, Kent. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by the M20 motorway to the north, providing easy access to London and the coast. The ward includes the villages of Bearsted and Downswood, which retain a semi-rural feel despite their proximity to Maidstone town centre.
Local amenities include schools, shops, and parks, with Bearsted Green offering open space for recreation. The area is served by Bearsted railway station, connecting residents to Maidstone and London. The North Downs and surrounding countryside provide walking and cycling routes. The ward has a mix of families and older residents, with a community-focused atmosphere.
On average Bearsted & Downswood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bearsted & Downswood is £56,558 per year. There are 3 schools in Bearsted & Downswood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Bearsted & Downswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,250 up to £1,406,250.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £544,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £119,550 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £315,000 |
10 years price trend in Bearsted & Downswood
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The Beams
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Bramley Crescent
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Greensand Road
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Longham Copse
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Ames Avenue
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Mallings Drive
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Lambourne Road
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Shirley Way
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Murrain Drive
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Fauchon's Lane
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Manor Rise
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Mount Lane
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Roseacre Lane
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Sandy Lane
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Egremont Road
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Royston Road
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Roseacre Lane
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Deringwood Drive
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The Street
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The Street
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Mallings Lane
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Bearsted & Downswood
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Clarendon Close
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St Faith's Lane
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Bell Lane
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Madginford Road
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Merton Road
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Cotswold Gardens
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Colegate Drive
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Trapfield Lane
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St Faiths Court
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The Sprig
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Birling Avenue
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Lilk Hill
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The Beams
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Egremont Road
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Greystones Road
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Gorham Drive
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Rhodewood Close
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Lilk Hill
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Sandy Mount
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Mote Park
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Yeoman Park
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The Street
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Roundwell
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Lilk Hill
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Spot Lane
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Kings Acre
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The Street
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Nursery Avenue
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Ware Street
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Upper Chimes
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Madginford Road
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Discovery Road
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Madginford Road
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Fauchon's Lane
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Mote Park
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Gascoyne Close
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Rosemary Road
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Cavendish Way
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Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton
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Aviemore Gardens
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Church Lane
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Tower Lane
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St Faith's Lane
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Nursery Avenue
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Romney Close
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Hog Hill
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Gault Close
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Gorham Drive
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Ravens Dane Close
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Birling Close
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Manor Close
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Oak Croft
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Lilk Hill
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Egremont Road
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The Street
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The Grove
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The Almonds
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Lilk Hill
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Pimpernel Close
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Merton Road
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Lambourne Road
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Button Lane
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Longham Copse
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The Almonds
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Cavendish Way
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Horton Downs
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Bearsted & Downswood
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Roseacre Lane
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Sharsted Way
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Royston Road
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Church Road
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Cheviot Gardens
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.