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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
13.32(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.72(-53%)
Shoplifting
5.72(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-30%)
Other theft
3.63(-35%)
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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 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
Flats15£190,000
Detached23£470,000
Terraced32£302,500
Semi-Detached31£434,000

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

ME145HH

Tudor Avenue

ME145SE

Emsworth Grove

ME145RN

Hampton Road

ME145ET

Sittingbourne Road

ME142DA

Penenden Heath Road

ME142JD

Downs View Road

ME145HJ

Tudor Avenue

ME145QQ

Calehill Close

Data Sources

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