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Headcorn & Sutton Valence

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About

Headcorn & Sutton Valence ward encompasses a largely rural part of the Maidstone borough, characterised by farmland, orchards, and scattered settlements. The area includes the historic village of Headcorn, which functions as a local service centre with its mainline railway station providing connections to London. The landscape is defined by the flat plains of the River Beult to the south and the rising slopes of the Greensand Ridge.

The ward also contains the hilltop village of Sutton Valence, known for its distinctive views across the Weald. The local economy remains connected to agriculture, with notable hop gardens and oast houses dotting the countryside. Headcorn Aerodrome, a significant general aviation airfield hosting regular events, operates from a former World War II base.

Area overview

On average Headcorn & Sutton Valence has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £62,375 per year. The median sale price in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £423,300 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,500 and £595,000. There are 3 schools in Headcorn & Sutton Valence: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Median price: £423,300
Price per sq ft: £388
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £333K – £595K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £423,300 (about £388 per square foot) in Headcorn & Sutton Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£565,000£394
Semi-Detached29£390,000£395
Terraced12£318,500£392
Flats6£170,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£179,000£310,000£299,500
2017£537,500£153,250£349,995£300,000
2018£530,000£193,500£335,000£317,500
2019£597,250£172,500£312,500£272,500
2020£525,000£250,000£336,500£300,000
2021£550,000£187,000£365,000£303,389
2022£530,000£257,000£390,000£330,000
2023£585,000£211,000£390,000£320,000
2024£550,000£240,000£390,000£319,000
2025£595,000£221,000£395,000£305,000
2026£510,000£170,000£357,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£378£277£334£331
2017£340£315£332£333
2018£372£299£354£281
2019£359£285£332£302
2020£360£359£340£354
2021£364£327£374£333
2022£394£326£423£428
2023£408£331£416£367
2024£380£345£380£387
2025£391£346£382£367
2026£389£333£382£448
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Headcorn & Sutton Valence 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 Headcorn & Sutton Valence ward.

Local councillors

Martin Crispian Tinniswood Round

Headcorn & Sutton Valence - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Ziggy Trzebinski

Headcorn & Sutton Valence - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Headcorn & Sutton Valence

ME171EU

Crumps Lane

ME173AN

Charlton Court Place

TN279UD

Gibbs Hill

ME171DN

Ulcombe Hill

TN120EG

Babylon Lane

TN279DG

Windmill Crescent

TN279PR

East Sutton Road

ME171EB

Headcorn Road

TN279GN

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

ME171EX

Crumps Lane

ME172AR

Headcorn Road

ME173AF

Tumblers Hill

TN279QQ

Forge Lane

ME173HH

School Lane

TN279RP

Maidstone Road

TN279JJ

Waterman Quarters

TN279QR

Ulcombe Road

TN279RD

Mill Bank

ME173EA

Friday Street

ME173AT

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

TN279LT

Grigg Lane

TN279HN

Smarden Road

TN279JN

Water Lane

ME171DU

The Street

TN279RS

Maidstone Road

ME171DS

Street Field

ME173DT

East Sutton Road

ME173WJ

Broad Street

ME173DY

East Sutton Road

TN279LQ

Lenham Road

ME173AR

Sutton Valence Hill

ME171GB

Chapmans Place

ME173JA

Chartway Street

TN279HR

Smarden Road

ME173FT

The Cobbs

ME173DG

East Sutton Hill

TN279LB

Ulcombe Road

ME171WX

Broad Street

ME173AE

Tumblers Hill

ME173NW

Pleasure House Lane

ME173AZ

South Lane

ME173XZ

Sapphire Park

TN279HB

Woodcocks

TN279RJ

Mill Bank

ME172AT

Headcorn Road

TN279JB

Bletchenden Road

TN279JT

Black Mill Lane

TN279FW

Rowan Place

TN279SD

Station Approach

TN279UE

Hydes Orchard

ME173BX

Boyton Court Road

ME173AX

Sutton Valence Hill

ME173HR

North Street

ME171ES

Knowle Hill

ME172AU

Headcorn Road

TN279GA

Blenheim Place

TN279QJ

Clerks Field

ME173TU

Warmlake Orchard

TN279LF

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

TN279SE

New Road

TN279NU

Moat Road

TN120DU

California Row

TN279NE

High Street

TN279LU

Grigg Lane

ME172BG

Bowley Lane

TN279TZ

Oak Farm Gardens

TN279SH

Wheeler Street

TN279FR

Oak Court

TN279JD

Biddenden Road

TN279TL

Grigg Lane

ME173QS

Collingwood Industrial Estate

ME173BN

Lower Road

ME173FQ

Shepherds Close

ME173LU

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

TN279NJ

Dawks Meadow

TN279RT

Rosemead Gardens

ME173DN

Chartway Street

TN279QU

Kings Road

ME173BA

Captains Close

TN279QE

Rushford Close

ME173LP

Warmlake Road

TN279FX

Juniper Court

TN279JY

Ulcombe Road

ME173DZ

Stickfast Lane

TN279EQ

Smith Way

TN279RE

Mill Bank

TN279LE

Lenham Road

ME172AL

Liverton Hill

TN279HX

Shenley Road

TN279TJ

Knaves Acre

TN279NS

Gooseneck Lane

TN279QF

Uptons

TN120DZ

Hawkenbury Road

TN279LJ

Lenham Road

TN120ED

New Barn Road

ME173HU

Victory Terrace

ME171DR

The Street

ME173EH

Headcorn Road

ME173EB

Heniker Lane

TN279PP

Headcorn & Sutton Valence