Palace Wood is a residential ward located in the northwest of Maidstone, Kent. The area is known for its mix of housing, including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties. It has a suburban feel with tree-lined streets and local green spaces like Palace Wood itself.
The ward is home to several schools, including Palace Wood Primary School, making it popular with families. Public transport links provide access to Maidstone town centre and nearby areas. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and a community centre, catering to everyday needs. The M20 motorway is easily accessible, offering connections to London and the coast.
On average Palace Wood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Palace Wood is £56,520 per year. There are 2 schools in Palace Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £423,750 in Palace Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,075,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £363,500 |
10 years price trend in Palace Wood
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Bedford Place
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Giddyhorn Lane
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Mountsfield Close
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Allington Way
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Brunell Close
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Allington
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Trenton Close
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Chartwell Drive
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Somerfield Close
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Allington
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Malling Terrace
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Queen's Road
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Ash Grove
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Freshland Road
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Bergamot Road
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Bentlif Close
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Queen's Avenue
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Conway Road
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Leonard Close
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Allington
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Beech Drive
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Bedford Place
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Maidstone West
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Montpelier Gate
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Queen's Road
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Freshland Road
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Bedford Place
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Allington Way
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Old Trafford Close
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Court Drive
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Denning Close
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Caldecott Road
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Parsonage Close
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Kenward Road
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Fordingbridge Close
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Queen's Avenue
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Queen's Road
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Conway Road
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Allington Way
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Kingsgate Close
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Beaver Road
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Beaver Road
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Carisbrooke Drive
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Queen's Road
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Pearwood Road
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Wedgewood Close
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Howard Drive
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Beaver Road
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Kenward Road
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Gainsborough Drive
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The Russets
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Giddyhorn Lane
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Clement Court
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Beaver Road
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Somerfield Road
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Perrymede Road
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Allington
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Birchwood Road
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Poplar Grove
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Audley Close
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Hawkwood
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.