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About

Parkwood & Senacre is a residential suburb situated to the northeast of Maidstone town centre. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, primarily built to accommodate the town's growth. It contains a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, alongside several local schools and community facilities. The layout is functional, with a network of roads connecting the neighbourhoods to the main A249 Sittingbourne Road.

Green spaces are integrated throughout, including Senacre Wood and the playing fields of Senacre Park. The area is served by a concentrated local shopping precinct on Weavering Street. A notable local landmark is the Parkwood Hospital, a significant regional facility for rehabilitation and complex care, set within its own extensive grounds.

Area overview

On average Parkwood & Senacre has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parkwood & Senacre is £47,078 per year. There are 6 schools in Parkwood & Senacre: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Parkwood & Senacre is home to around 12,181 people, with a population density of about 5,730.1 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Parkwood & Senacre Population

12,181

Population density

5,730.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

50.24(+58%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.99(+87%)

Shoplifting

17.73(+122%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.3(+106%)

Other theft

6.98(+24%)

South East average

Demographics

British

9,910

81.33%

Other White

844

6.93%

African

296

2.43%

Other Asian

252

2.07%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

115

0.94%

Total population: 12,185

Economics

No qualifications

2,572

28.19%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,661

18.21%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,504

16.49%

Level 3 (A level)

1,378

15.1%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,209

13.25%

Total 16+ residents: 9,123

Housing

Other social rented

1,660

34.77%

Owns with a mortgage

1,148

24.05%

Owns outright

955

20%

Social rents from council

528

11.06%

Private landlord or letting agency

345

7.23%

Total households: 4,774

Property prices in Parkwood & Senacre

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 in Parkwood & Senacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Parkwood & Senacre over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£470,000	£437,000	£465,000	£475,000	£483,000
Flats	8	£207,500	£92,250	£158,125	£220,000	£317,550
Semi-Detached	36	£347,500	£287,000	£315,188	£387,750	£416,250
Terraced	36	£270,000	£127,803	£187,500	£295,250	£351,250

10 years median price trend in Parkwood & Senacre

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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