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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
5/10
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 £400,000 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
Detached44£582,500
Flats4£237,500
Semi-Detached24£373,000
Terraced19£305,000

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

ME171LR

Lenham Road

TN279UE

Hydes Orchard

ME173FT

The Cobbs

ME173YD

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

ME173YZ

Oast Gardens

TN279GF

Nursery Close

TN279JU

Tattlebury Lane

ME171LP

Windmill Hill

ME173LN

Maidstone Road

TN120EA

Hawkenbury Road

TN279NE

High Street

TN279FS

Larch Close

TN279JF

Bell Lane

TN120EE

New Barn Road

TN279TJ

Knaves Acre

TN279UB

Thatch Barn Road

ME173BE

South Bank

ME173BG

South Lane

ME173FQ

Shepherds Close

TN279JP

Water Lane

TN279TY

Knights Way

TN279GJ

Hawkes Close

TN279PA

Dray Corner Road

ME171DQ

Chegworth Road

ME171WX

Broad Street

ME173AR

Sutton Valence Hill

ME172AZ

Woodcock Lane

ME172BH

Church Road

ME173AY

South Lane

ME173BL

Lower Road

TN279GD

Spitfire Close

TN279JS

Chickenden Lane

TN279SU

Tollgate Place

TN279TT

Lenham Road

ME173EA

Friday Street

TN279LB

Ulcombe Road

TN279SS

Orchard Glade

TN120EG

Babylon Lane

TN279FT

Ash Way

TN279RL

West View

ME171EB

Headcorn Road

ME172AY

Woodcock Lane

ME173AP

North Street

ME173HS

North Street

ME173NW

Pleasure House Lane

ME171EG

Pye Corner

ME172AS

Headcorn Road

ME173DD

Friday Street

TN279LA

Boy Court Lane

TN279PG

Providence Place

TN279QQ

Forge Lane

TN279SG

Burdens

TN279SN

Palmers Yard

TN279TX

Knights Way

Data Sources

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