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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
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Penenden Heath

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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
Detached12£506,250
Flats24£181,250
Semi-Detached22£439,000
Terraced61£272,000

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

ME142HL

Boxley Road

ME145AX

Park Avenue

ME142AB

Heathfield Close

ME142HN

Boxley Road

ME142HX

Sandling Lane

ME145AJ

Albany Street

ME142BJ

Granville Road

ME142FX

Penenden Heath

ME142XB

Staplers Court

ME149YB

King Street

ME142SU

Fisher Street

ME145FU

Wright Mews

ME142EL

Barnhurst Road

ME142HU

Sandling Lane

ME142SD

Peel Street

ME142SG

John Street

ME142EF

Becksbourne Close

ME142RW

Albert Street

ME145AP

St Lukes Avenue

ME142JU

Hillary Road

ME142TL

Boxley Road

ME141UN

Holland Road

ME141UU

Camden Street

ME142AA

Heathfield Road

ME142DJ

Boxley Close

ME142UP

James Street

ME145HR

Norman Close

ME142PR

Grapple Road

ME145AF

Heathorn Street

ME149YF

King Street

ME142AQ

Fintonagh Drive

ME142DX

Sandling Lane

ME142PE

Bannister Road

ME142SH

Hardy Street

ME142UD

Wheeler Street

ME141UA

Wheeler Street

ME141UZ

County Road

ME142BS

Hillary Road

ME142SX

Perryfield Street

ME142UA

Wheeler Street

ME142XH

Knott Court

ME142AJ

Pine Grove

ME142ER

Northdown Close

ME142HG

Boxley Road

ME142NX

Grapple Road

ME142RH

Sandling Road

ME142SN

Cross Street

ME145HD

Windsor Close

ME145HU

Sittingbourne Road

ME142DS

Neville Close

ME142ET

Northway

ME142HD

Boxley Road

ME142RU

Canning Street

ME142SY

Perryfield Street

ME142TB

Randall Street

ME142TJ

Boxley Road

ME145AD

Hedley Street

ME141RU

Brewer Street

ME141ST

Sandling Road

ME142DZ

Boxley Road

ME142HS

Sandling Lane

ME142JL

Downs Road

ME142SE

Thornhill Place

ME145AG

Allen Street

ME141UT

Holland Road

ME142JY

Bannister Road

ME149YA

King Street

ME142HR

Sandling Lane

ME142JD

Downs View Road

ME142JP

Hillary Road

ME142SP

Cross Street

ME141UH

Holland Road

ME142ES

Boxley Road

ME142UG

Bluett Street

ME142JR

Hillary Road

ME142RL

Albert Street

ME142TN

Boxley Road

ME141UG

Hedley Street

ME141XL

Well Road

ME142DN

Boxley Close

ME145EU

Sittingbourne Road

ME143AH

Sandling Lane

ME145ES

Sittingbourne Road

ME149ZZ

Penenden Heath

ME142AH

Boxley Road

ME142JW

The Hedges

ME142BQ

Boxley Road

ME142DA

Penenden Heath Road

ME142DT

Boxley Road

ME142FQ

Granville Road

ME142SJ

Hardy Street

ME142UX

Wheeler Street

ME149YH

King Street

ME142AG

Redcliffe Lane

ME142AR

Boxley Road

ME142SF

Thornhill Place

ME145AH

Allen Street

ME142NW

Grapple Road

ME142RG

Holly Gardens

ME142EA

Sandling Lane

Data Sources

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