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Park Wood & Mangravet

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About

Park Wood & Mangravet is a residential ward situated to the southeast of Maidstone town centre. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached homes, terraces, and modern apartment developments. Its layout includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, alongside community facilities like primary schools and medical centres. The ward is bordered by the A274 Sutton Road, a major route providing a direct link into the town.

A significant green space is Mangravet Wood, a local nature reserve with public footpaths through ancient woodland. This contrasts with the more structured Park Wood recreation ground, which offers sports pitches and a children's play area. The ward's topography includes gentle slopes leading down towards the River Medway, which forms part of its eastern boundary, though direct riverfront access is limited within the ward itself.

Area overview

On average Park Wood & Mangravet has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 39.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Park Wood & Mangravet is £54,116 per year. There are 3 schools in Park Wood & Mangravet: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Park Wood & Mangravet

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 in Park Wood & Mangravet area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Park Wood & Mangravet 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 Park Wood & Mangravet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£425,000
Flats4£169,250
Semi-Detached16£376,500
Terraced34£281,250

10 years median price trend in Park Wood & Mangravet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park Wood & Mangravet.

Data Sources

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