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Penenden Heath

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About

Penenden Heath is a residential ward located to the north of Maidstone town centre. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of property types from different eras. It contains several local schools and community facilities, serving the needs of its residents. The ward is bordered by major roads, including the A249, which provides connections to the wider Kent road network. Green spaces are present, including smaller recreational grounds and the larger Penenden Heath itself.

The heath is a significant local landmark with historical importance, having been a traditional site for public gatherings and events for centuries. This open space offers views across parts of the town and is used for leisure activities. The area functions as a settled community with necessary amenities like shops and services clustered along its main routes. Its position makes it a practical base for accessing both the town centre and the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Penenden Heath has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.4% 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 £58,597 per year. There are 3 schools in Penenden Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Penenden Heath

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,525 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
Detached14£506,250
Flats28£172,500
Semi-Detached25£455,000
Terraced60£273,500

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

ME142BH

Boxley Road

ME142SE

Thornhill Place

ME142WD

Peel Street

ME142TH

Boxley Road

ME142BS

Hillary Road

ME142JT

Hillary Road

ME142BD

Boxley Road

ME141RH

Week Street

ME149YF

King Street

ME142AJ

Pine Grove

ME141UG

Hedley Street

ME142SW

Fisher Street

ME142UQ

Wheeler Street

ME142EY

Woodland Way

ME142NZ

Grapple Road

ME141UB

Wheeler Street

ME142SY

Perryfield Street

ME141UH

Holland Road

ME141UY

County Road

ME142BP

Peel Street

ME142DN

Boxley Close

ME149ZZ

Penenden Heath

ME142RG

Holly Gardens

ME142PG

Grapple Road

ME142PA

Grapple Road

ME142RP

Perry Street

ME149YE

King Street

ME142DT

Boxley Road

ME142XH

Knott Court

ME145HB

Sittingbourne Road

ME142WB

Peel Street

ME145HL

Park Avenue

ME142DE

Penenden Heath Road

ME142DP

Boxley Close

ME142UN

Quarry Square

ME142TA

Scott Street

ME149YD

King Street

ME141UU

Camden Street

ME142DB

Faraday Road

ME142NT

Grapple Road

ME142UF

Wheeler Street

ME142DW

Stockton Close

ME141RU

Brewer Street

ME145JA

Roman Heights

ME145AZ

Recreation Close

ME142JN

Downs Road

ME142AX

Gladstone Road

ME145HU

Sittingbourne Road

ME142HU

Sandling Lane

ME142TS

Grecian Street

ME142DZ

Boxley Road

ME142UD

Wheeler Street

ME145AU

Park Avenue

ME142BB

Knowle Road

ME142ER

Northdown Close

ME142BJ

Granville Road

ME145HN

Park Avenue

ME142BU

Alexandra Street

ME142BX

Alexandra Street

ME142PP

Grapple Road

ME142JB

Downs View Road

ME142AE

Boxley Road

ME141ST

Sandling Road

ME142SP

Cross Street

ME145AL

St Luke'S Avenue

ME142UG

Bluett Street

ME142EG

Sandling Lane

ME142SJ

Hardy Street

ME142HL

Boxley Road

ME142RY

Canning Street

ME142UT

Lower Boxley Road

ME142JU

Hillary Road

ME143AD

Sandling Lane

ME142AW

Chattenden Court

ME142UE

Wheeler Street

ME145BD

Foley Street

ME145BE

Foley Street

ME142HH

Wordsworth Road

ME142HR

Sandling Lane

ME142SX

Perryfield Street

ME145HW

Park Avenue

ME142SZ

Perryfield Street

ME142PE

Bannister Road

ME145HH

Tudor Avenue

ME142DX

Sandling Lane

ME145BB

Curzon Road

ME142RH

Sandling Road

ME142RS

Arundel Street

ME142TW

Boxley Road

ME142TR

Waterlow Road

ME142SL

Cross Street

ME141UL

Holland Road

ME142TU

Wheeler Street

ME142PQ

Grapple Road

ME142GA

Boxley Road

ME142BQ

Boxley Road

ME149YB

King Street

ME142UW

Quarry Square

ME142UU

Lower Boxley Road

ME142UZ

Winchester Place

Data Sources

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