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Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton

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About

Kingswood, Langley Heath and Chart Sutton form a cluster of settlements on the southern fringes of Maidstone, characterised by a mix of residential streets, farmland and woodland. The area is defined by its position on the rising ground of the Greensand Ridge, with roads like Chart Road linking the communities through a landscape of orchards, fields and scattered farmsteads. Housing ranges from post-war developments to older, more rural properties.

The scattered hamlet of Kingswood is notable for its historic connections to hop farming and papermaking, with the former mill site on the River Loose a local landmark. The area retains a semi-rural feel, with public footpaths leading from the edges of housing into the surrounding countryside and woodlands like Bicknor Wood. Chart Sutton's centre is marked by its village green and church.

Area overview

On average Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton is £61,371 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton is home to around 11,970 people, with a population density of about 308.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton Population
11,970
Population density
308.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.31(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.95(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(+6%)
Other theft
5.51(-1%)
Vehicle crime
4.01(+6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,166
84.89%
Other White
690
5.76%
African
245
2.05%
Other
136
1.14%
Other Asian
131
1.09%
Total population: 11,975

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,796
29.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,779
18.8%
No qualifications
1,527
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,438
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,041
11%
Total 16+ residents: 9,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,855
39.8%
Owns outright
1,523
32.68%
Other social rented
506
10.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
8.93%
Shared ownership
164
3.52%
Total households: 4,661

Property prices in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,573 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton 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 Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£552,500
Flats9£225,000
Semi-Detached44£375,000
Terraced46£326,000

10 years median price trend in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton.

Data Sources

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