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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

ME142JY

Bannister Road

ME142UR

James Street

ME142JD

Downs View Road

ME142PF

Grapple Road

ME145AS

St Lukes Road

ME142RX

Canning Street

ME145HD

Windsor Close

ME142XJ

Arlott Close

ME141XL

Well Road

ME142EA

Sandling Lane

ME142DL

Goodwin Drive

ME142SA

Peel Street

ME142FG

Boxley Road

ME145ES

Sittingbourne Road

ME145HS

Saxons Drive

ME142UA

Wheeler Street

ME142HW

Boxley Road

ME142SF

Thornhill Place

ME142EL

Barnhurst Road

ME142ST

Penenden Street

ME145FU

Wright Mews

ME142NA

Chatham Road

ME142TB

Randall Street

ME145BA

Curzon Road

ME149YG

King Street

ME145AR

St Lukes Road

ME145ET

Sittingbourne Road

ME142HN

Boxley Road

ME142RJ

Sandling Road

ME142SB

Peel Street

ME142TX

Salisbury Road

ME142TT

Grecian Street

ME149YA

King Street

ME142JP

Hillary Road

ME142EU

Woodland Way

ME141UX

Woollett Street

ME142RU

Canning Street

ME142RQ

Fisher Street

ME142NY

Sandling Lane

ME142JE

Downs Close

ME142UP

James Street

ME142JF

Downs View Road

ME142XB

Staplers Court

ME142SG

John Street

ME142HB

Boxley Road

ME145AG

Allen Street

ME145AF

Heathorn Street

ME142RW

Albert Street

ME142EF

Becksbourne Close

ME142EX

Woodlands Close

ME142TD

Alexandra Street

ME141UR

Princes Street

ME142SN

Cross Street

ME142NW

Grapple Road

ME142NN

Sandling Lane

ME141UE

Lucerne Street

ME142ES

Boxley Road

ME145AP

St Lukes Avenue

ME142AN

Rock Road

ME149YH

King Street

ME145AX

Park Avenue

ME145HR

Norman Close

ME142SQ

John Street

ME145HF

Hatherall Road

ME142TJ

Boxley Road

ME142AG

Redcliffe Lane

ME142HA

Byron Road

ME142EH

New Barns Road

ME142HE

Boxley Road

ME141QN

Station Road

ME145AD

Hedley Street

ME142DY

Sandling Lane

ME142SU

Fisher Street

ME142HS

Sandling Lane

Data Sources

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