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Penenden Heath

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Penenden Heath Population

9,085

Population density

4,913.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£467,500	£365,755	£426,750	£554,375	£797,250
Flats	13	£195,000	£159,800	£170,500	£210,000	£236,000
Semi-Detached	29	£417,500	£304,000	£360,000	£495,000	£573,900
Terraced	31	£305,000	£250,000	£277,250	£332,625	£382,500

10 years median price trend in Penenden Heath

All postcodes in Penenden Heath

ME142HW

Boxley Road

ME145BE

Foley Street

ME145DN

Shaw Close

ME142EG

Sandling Lane

ME142EP

Brookbank

ME145GD

Abberley Park

ME145HS

Saxons Drive

ME145QF

Aldon Close

Data Sources

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

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