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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 £386 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,500 and £590,000. 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: £386
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £333K – £590K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £423,300 (about £386 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
Detached45£560,000£391
Semi-Detached29£390,000£395
Terraced11£330,000£380
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