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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 175 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Bearsted & Downswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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£680,000
Flats7£175,000
Semi-Detached77£390,000
Terraced26£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

ME158PE

Greystones Road

ME144JY

Sandy Lane

ME158JL

Otterbourne Place

ME158LP

Merton Road

ME144EB

The Green

ME144NG

Ashford Road

ME144AR

Mynn Crescent

ME144BJ

Plantation Lane

ME158NR

Winifred Road

ME144ES

Southview

ME144JG

Roseacre Lane

ME158HF

Discovery Road

ME144HG

Mallings Drive

ME144LD

The Landway

ME158ND

Madginford Road

ME144QL

The Orchard

ME158UR

Rhodewood Close

ME158PW

Cavendish Way

ME144LH

The Sprig

ME144DE

Whiteheads Lane

ME144AL

Hampson Way

ME158TG

Grampian Way

ME158LU

Tydeman Road

ME158NW

Rosemary Road

ME158LH

Egremont Road

ME144JD

Clarendon Close

ME158LW

Merton Road

ME158GR

Grenadier Close

ME158JJ

Smallhythe Close

ME144NB

Ashford Road

ME144AX

Fauchons Lane

ME158LD

Blenheim Close

ME158LE

Madginford Road

ME144DG

Yeoman Lane

ME158NY

Greensands Road

ME158LL

Merton Road

ME144JF

Roseacre Gardens

ME158TQ

Foxden Drive

ME144DT

Invicta Villas

ME144DP

Colegate Drive

ME144PJ

Sandy Mount

ME144RG

Upper Chimes

ME158TL

Longham Copse

ME158NN

Rosemary Road

ME144LX

Ashford Road

ME144HS

Cross Keys

ME158EH

Ufton Close

ME144BP

Ashford Road

ME144ED

The Green

ME144BX

Yeoman Lane

ME158JU

Willington Street

ME158XH

Mallard Way

ME144GA

The Landway

ME144LG

The Almonds

ME144AH

Fauchons Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.