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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Moncrif Close
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Fauchon's Close
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The Street
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Colegate Drive
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Trapfield Close
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Roseacre Gardens
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The Landway
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Chapel Lane
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Madginford Close
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Greensand Road
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Copsewood Way
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Roseacre Lane
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Hog Hill
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Rosemary Road
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Cheviot Gardens
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Ryan Drive
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Murrain Drive
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Deringwood Drive
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The Street
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Aldington Road
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Bearsted & Downswood
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Roseacre Lane
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Blakeney Close
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Button Lane
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Small Hythe Close
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Otterbourne Place
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Egremont Road
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Tasker Close
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Grampian Way
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Eylesden Court
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Yeoman Lane
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The Street
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Oak Croft
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The Street
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The Morlings
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Lilk Hill
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Yeoman Way
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Whiteheads Lane
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Roundwell
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Roseacre Lane
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Birling Avenue
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Lilk Hill
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Spot Lane
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Mallards Way
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Hampson Way
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Bell Lane
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Birling Avenue
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Fauchon's Lane
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Manor Rise
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The Street
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Mallings Lane
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Mallings Drive
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Lilk Hill
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Madginford Road
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Foxden Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.