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Bearsted & Downswood

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bearsted & Downswood

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 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
Detached65£667,500
Flats6£160,000
Semi-Detached75£390,000
Terraced25£337,100

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

ME144DH

Moncrif Close

ME144BB

Fauchon's Close

ME144DF

The Street

ME144DP

Colegate Drive

ME144HT

Trapfield Close

ME144JA

Roseacre Gardens

ME144LB

The Landway

ME144PG

Chapel Lane

ME158LF

Madginford Close

ME158NY

Greensand Road

ME158PL

Copsewood Way

ME144JG

Roseacre Lane

ME144QR

Hog Hill

ME158NP

Rosemary Road

ME158TG

Cheviot Gardens

ME158UD

Ryan Drive

ME158XN

Murrain Drive

ME158XW

Deringwood Drive

ME144HH

The Street

ME144AN

Aldington Road

ME144FS

Bearsted & Downswood

ME144HZ

Roseacre Lane

ME144QF

Blakeney Close

ME158DW

Button Lane

ME158JJ

Small Hythe Close

ME158JL

Otterbourne Place

ME158LX

Egremont Road

ME158NZ

Tasker Close

ME158SN

Grampian Way

ME144BF

Eylesden Court

ME144DG

Yeoman Lane

ME144EA

The Street

ME144ED

Oak Croft

ME144ES

The Street

ME144FG

The Morlings

ME144LT

Lilk Hill

ME158PQ

Yeoman Way

ME144DE

Whiteheads Lane

ME144HP

Roundwell

ME144JX

Roseacre Lane

ME144LN

Birling Avenue

ME144NE

Lilk Hill

ME158NX

Spot Lane

ME158UG

Mallards Way

ME144AL

Hampson Way

ME144AW

Bell Lane

ME144AY

Birling Avenue

ME144BD

Fauchon's Lane

ME144DB

Manor Rise

ME144DY

The Street

ME144EY

Mallings Lane

ME144HG

Mallings Drive

ME144NR

Lilk Hill

ME158LE

Madginford Road

ME158TQ

Foxden Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.