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Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

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About

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton ward lies on the southern fringes of Maidstone, characterised by a mix of rural and residential landscapes. The area encompasses the villages of Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton, separated by farmland and woodland. Housing ranges from historic cottages to newer developments, set among quiet country lanes. The Greensand Way footpath traverses the ward, connecting these communities with the surrounding Kentish countryside and providing extensive walking routes.

The local economy has historical ties to the quarrying of Boughton Monchelsea ragstone, a distinctive Kentish stone used in many local buildings. Chart Sutton is noted for its large village green, a central feature for community events. Agriculture remains a visible presence, with orchards and fields defining much of the area between the settlements. The ward offers a quiet, village-based lifestyle while maintaining proximity to Maidstone's urban centre for services and employment.

Area overview

On average Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is £62,614 per year. The median sale price in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is £465,000 (around £386 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £500,000. There are 1 schools in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

Median price: £465,000
Price per sq ft: £386
Sales (last 12 months): 37
Typical range (middle 50%): £360K – £500K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£500,000£400
Semi-Detached10£390,000£383
Terraced5£292,500£448
Flats1£144,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£317,500£213,000
2017£410,000£285,000£280,000
2018£421,750£325,000£260,000
2019£445,000£315,000£287,000
2020£487,500£340,000£290,000
2021£480,000£375,000£325,000
2022£577,750£382,250£294,975
2023£535,000£399,000£355,000
2024£473,750£375,000£305,000
2025£535,000£387,500£312,500
2026£485,000£380,000£301,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291£307£337
2017£298£326£351
2018£323£328£340
2019£320£329£351
2020£372£337£329
2021£393£393£344
2022£431£459£421
2023£403£383£401
2024£376£355£404
2025£405£398£411
2026£380£418£416
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton ward.

Local councillors

Anne Dawes

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

What is the average house price in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

The median sale price in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is £465,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton sits around rank 16,777 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

The average household income in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is around £62,614 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Anne Dawes (Independent).

All postcodesin Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

ME173SB

Chart Corner

ME174HN

Church Street

ME174LY

Bottlescrew Hill

ME174SJ

Lott Avenue

ME174HS

Heath Road

ME174AD

Loddington Lane

ME174GR

Tompsett Close

ME173RY

Plough Wents Road

ME174NN

Firmin Avenue

ME174JG

Old Tree Lane

ME174JX

East Hall Hill

ME174JN

Heath Road

ME174JB

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

ME173EZ

Chart Hill Road

ME174US

Lockham Farm Avenue

ME173RF

Chart Road

ME174SX

Pearson Meadow

ME173EP

Forsham Lane

ME173ES

Green Lane

ME174SU

Barton Drive

ME174RD

Firmin Avenue

ME174NE

Pested Bars Road

ME174UT

Lockham Farm Avenue

ME174LE

Green Lane

ME173SN

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

ME174JQ

Green Lane

ME174LP

Haste Hill Road

ME174LJ

Meadow View Road

ME174SP

Firmin Avenue

ME174UY

Brooker Close

ME174JS

Wierton Hill

ME174LX

Beresford Hill

ME173SJ

Amber Lane

ME174NF

Brishing Lane

ME174BZ

Peens Lane

ME173SF

Amber Lane

ME173EX

Chart Hill Road

ME173RD

Rectory Lane

ME173RL

Chart Hill Road

ME174NB

Cliff Hill

ME174JW

Wierton Road

ME174SY

Jolly Road

TN120DE

Chart Hill Road

ME174NJ

The Quarries

ME174NW

Cliff Hill

ME174YY

Church Street

ME173RU

Plough Wents Road

ME174NH

The Quarries

ME174LS

Haste Hill Close

ME174BY

Peens Lane

ME174LW

Haste Hill Road

ME174LH

Meadow View Road

ME173ER

Babylon Lane

ME174TG

Firmin Avenue

ME174SW

Broad Drive

ME173RP

Warmlake Road

ME173RH

Mercer Way

ME174DD

Lower Farm Road

ME174HU

Heath Road

ME173RN

Buffalo Cottages

ME174JY

Joy Wood

ME174YR

Church Street

ME173RJ

Marsham Crescent

ME174GY

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

ME174UU

Morris Close

ME174LZ

Bottlescrew Hill

ME174XJ

Church Street

ME174AE

Loddington Lane

ME173RB

Chart Road

ME174LF

Green Lane

ME173SD

Amber Way

ME173SQ

Laxton Drive

ME173SA

Plough Wents Road

ME174HR

Heath Road

ME173RW

Amber Lane

ME174NA

Boughton Lane

TN120RN

Maidstone Road

ME174LU

The Green

ME174BU

Church Hill

ME173RE

Church Road

ME173SX

Ivans Field

ME174HP

Church Hill

ME173RA

Chart Road

ME174UW

Morris Close

ME174YU

Church Street

ME174JD

Heath Road

ME174LD

Green Lane

ME174JJ

Park Lane

ME174TS

Bodkins Close

ME173SH

Cobfields

ME159WR

Oriel Grove

ME173SG

Orchard Bank

ME174ST

Ewin Close

ME174SN

Parker Road

ME174UR

Lockham Farm Avenue

ME174DA

Hermitage Lane

ME174LN

Haste Hill Road

ME174LG

Lewis Court Drive

ME174SR

Robson Chase

ME174JT

Wierton Hill