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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

ME158NT

Royston Road

ME144DH

Moncrif Close

ME144LB

The Landway

ME144PG

Ware Street

ME158LF

Madginford Close

ME158PL

Copsewood Way

ME144JG

Roseacre Lane

ME144QR

Hog Hill

ME158XN

Murrain Drive

ME144BB

Fauchons Close

ME144DF

Bearsted Green Business Centre

ME144DP

Colegate Drive

ME144HT

Trapfield Close

ME144JA

Roseacre Lane

ME158NY

Greensands Road

ME158NP

Rosemary Road

ME158TG

Grampian Way

ME158XW

Deringwood Parade

ME144AN

Aldington Road

ME144HH

The Street

ME158JJ

Smallhythe Close

ME158JL

Otterbourne Place

ME158NZ

Tasker Close

ME144FS

Bearsted & Downswood

ME144HZ

Roseacre Lane

ME144QF

Blakeney Close

ME158DW

Button Lane

ME158LX

Egremont Road

ME158SN

Redsells Close

ME144BF

Eylesden Court

ME144EA

The Green

ME144ED

The Green

ME144ES

Southview

ME144FG

The Morlings

ME144LT

Ashford Road

ME144DG

Yeoman Lane

ME158PQ

Yeoman Way

ME144DE

Whiteheads Lane

ME144LN

Birling Avenue

ME158NX

Spot Lane

ME144HP

Sutton Street

ME144JX

Roseacre Lane

ME144NE

Ashford Road

ME158UG

Pennine Way

ME144AL

Hampson Way

ME144BD

The Landway

ME144DY

The Street

ME144EY

Mallings Lane

ME144HG

Mallings Drive

ME144NR

Ashford Road

ME158LE

Madginford Road

ME144AW

Hill Brow

ME144AY

Fauchons Lane

ME144DB

Manor Rise

ME158TQ

Foxden Drive

Data Sources

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