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About

Penenden Heath is a residential area located northeast of Maidstone's town centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more modern developments. It contains several local shops, schools, and community facilities serving its residents.

The area is historically significant as the traditional site of the Shire Moot for Kent. A large portion of the heath is now occupied by the county's police headquarters and a sizable playing field, providing open green space within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Penenden Heath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penenden Heath is £67,770 per year. There are 1 schools in Penenden Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penenden Heath is home to around 9,085 people, with a population density of about 4,913.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penenden Heath Population
9,085
Population density
4,913.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.22(-61%)
Shoplifting
6.49(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-33%)
Other theft
3.3(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,431
81.79%
Other White
588
6.47%
Other Asian
340
3.74%
Other
133
1.46%
African
123
1.35%
Total population: 9,086

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,302
31.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,350
18.31%
No qualifications
1,168
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,112
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
789
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,373

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,366
38.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,323
36.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
17.34%
Other social rented
166
4.62%
Other forms of private rent
69
1.92%
Total households: 3,593

Property prices in Penenden Heath

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penenden Heath 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 Penenden Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£467,500
Flats13£195,000
Semi-Detached29£417,500
Terraced31£305,000

10 years median price trend in Penenden Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penenden Heath.

All postcodes in Penenden Heath

ME142DJ

Boxley Close

ME143JH

Bearsted Road

ME145HR

Norman Close

ME145AF

Heathorn Street

ME142AQ

Fintonagh Drive

ME142DX

Sandling Lane

ME145RB

Cooling Close

ME145ND

Marston Drive

ME145QY

Bedgebury Close

ME142AJ

Pine Grove

ME142ER

Northdown Close

ME142HG

Boxley Road

ME145HD

Windsor Close

ME145HU

Sittingbourne Road

ME145LR

Sportsfield

ME142DS

Neville Close

ME142ET

Northway

ME142HD

Boxley Road

ME145AD

Hedley Street

ME142DZ

Boxley Road

ME142HS

Sandling Lane

ME142JL

Downs Road

ME145AG

Allen Street

ME142JY

Bannister Road

ME145QW

Hampton Road

ME142HR

Sandling Lane

ME142JD

Downs View Road

ME142JP

Hillary Road

ME145PY

Hadlow Road

ME142ES

Boxley Road

ME145QD

Northfleet Close

ME142JR

Hillary Road

ME142DN

Boxley Close

ME145EU

Sittingbourne Road

ME145RY

Bargrove Road

ME145QL

Guston Road

ME142AH

Boxley Road

ME142JW

The Hedges

ME142BQ

Boxley Road

ME142DA

Penenden Heath Road

ME142DT

Boxley Road

ME142FQ

Granville Road

ME142AG

Redcliffe Lane

ME142AR

Boxley Road

ME145AH

Allen Street

ME142RG

Holly Gardens

ME145QN

Basmere Close

ME142EA

Sandling Lane

ME142JH

Pine Grove

ME145HB

Sittingbourne Road

ME145QJ

Crayford Close

ME145RR

Bargrove Road

ME145SA

Netley Close

ME142AY

Boxley Road

ME142BE

Boxley Road

ME142JB

Downs View Road

ME145BA

Curzon Road

ME145QA

Blendon Road

ME145QS

Aldon Close

ME141UR

Princes Street

ME142JX

Hillary Road

ME142JZ

Bannister Road

ME145BF

Toppesfield Park

ME145QQ

Calehill Close

ME142EH

New Barns Road

ME142EJ

Erith Close

ME142JN

Downs Road

ME145HH

Tudor Avenue

ME142DF

Silchester Court

ME142DP

Boxley Close

ME142TQ

St Francis Close

ME142TR

Waterlow Road

ME145AS

St Lukes Road

ME145AW

St Lukes Road

ME145QZ

Bedgebury Close

ME142AS

Boxley Road

ME142ED

Becksbourne Close

ME142HB

Boxley Road

ME145HP

Park Avenue

ME142DG

Penenden Heath Road

ME142FR

St Francis Close

ME142WB

Peel Street

ME142AX

Gladstone Road

ME142BD

Boxley Road

ME142DQ

Heathfield Avenue

ME142EX

Woodlands Close

ME145RU

Newenden Close

ME142AE

Boxley Road

ME142BB

Knowle Road

ME142DL

Goodwin Drive

ME142TT

Grecian Street

ME143EN

Abberley Park

ME145AN

St Luke'S Avenue

ME145GE

Hedley Street

ME142DD

Penenden Heath Road

ME142DH

Boxley Road

ME145HE

Hatherall Road

ME145RH

Luddenham Close

ME145AQ

Heathorn Street

ME145HX

Whatman Close

Data Sources

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