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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 average 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. The median sale price in Penenden Heath is £307,500 (around £344 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £238,750 and £400,000. 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

Median price: £307,500
Price per sq ft: £344
Sales (last 12 months): 111
Typical range (middle 50%): £239K – £400K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £344 per square foot) in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £1,060,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penenden Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£537,500£436
Semi-Detached26£400,000£393
Terraced44£272,500£312
Flats23£163,000£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penenden Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penenden Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£177,500£347,500£225,000
2017£467,500£159,000£330,000£229,500
2018£411,000£165,000£375,000£234,000
2019£413,750£150,000£350,000£238,000
2020£463,000£147,500£330,000£240,000
2021£500,000£166,250£350,000£251,500
2022£565,500£180,000£395,000£268,500
2023£531,000£176,000£370,000£274,000
2024£543,500£177,000£400,000£279,250
2025£470,000£172,500£440,000£270,000
2026£615,000£178,750£400,000£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penenden Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penenden Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360£268£322£279
2017£352£282£309£270
2018£343£288£329£278
2019£374£256£335£257
2020£327£283£314£281
2021£381£279£338£291
2022£429£293£375£301
2023£384£282£350£314
2024£400£321£366£317
2025£392£300£355£306
2026£460£280£395£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penenden Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penenden Heath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Penenden Heath ward.

Local councillors

David Naghi

Penenden Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Richard John Walter Conyard

Penenden Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Tony Peter Harwood

Penenden Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats