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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 moderate 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 £62,381 per year. There are 4 schools in Headcorn & Sutton Valence: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Headcorn & Sutton Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Headcorn & Sutton Valence 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 Headcorn & Sutton Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£648,000
Flats6£221,000
Semi-Detached23£400,000
Terraced17£307,000

10 years median price trend in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.

All postcodes in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

ME171LX

Lenham Road

ME171EA

Chestnut Close

ME173HW

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

ME173AP

North Street

ME173BL

Lower Road

ME173DB

East Sutton Road

ME173EE

Heniker Lane

TN120EB

Boarden Lane

ME173LN

Maidstone Road

ME171ED

Pye Corner

ME173YE

Spring Gardens

ME173DU

East Sutton Road

TN279SJ

Wheeler Street

TN279TU

Lenham Road

TN279QD

Rushford Close

ME171LT

Hill Farm Cottages

ME171NA

Lenham Road

ME171HA

Jubilee Corner

TN279JL

Newhouse Lane

TN279PG

Providence Place

TN279JP

Water Lane

ME173YD

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

ME171EF

Pye Corner

ME173HL

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

ME173GS

Valdene Close

ME173BE

South Bank

TN279LY

Grigg Lane

TN279TB

Oak Lane

ME171DJ

Ulcombe Hill

TN279FA

Silver Birch Road

ME173AG

High Street

TN279RN

Maidstone Road

TN279LH

Lenham Road

TN279AD

Locks Yard

TN279GH

Beaufort Court

TN279UG

Downs Close

ME173EW

Forsham Lane

ME173EN

Chartway Street

TN279FY

Silver Birch Road

ME173AU

Sutton Valence Hill

TN279TF

The Chantry

TN279HJ

Love Lane

TN279QX

Mill Bank

ME171EJ

Eastwood Road

ME171EG

Pye Corner

TN279LP

Bedlam Lane

TN279HH

Smarden Road

TN279EF

Miller Close

TN279PJ

Plumtree Road

TN279EW

Old Hall Park

ME172BA

Church Road

TN279AZ

Artisan Road

ME173BG

South Lane

ME171DG

Chegworth Road

Data Sources

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