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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
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

ME142JH

Pine Grove

ME145HB

Sittingbourne Road

ME142AY

Boxley Road

ME142BE

Boxley Road

ME142JB

Downs View Road

ME145BA

Curzon Road

ME141UR

Princes Street

ME142JX

Hillary Road

ME142JZ

Bannister Road

ME142NR

Grapple Road

ME142TD

Alexandra Street

ME142UN

Quarry Square

ME149YD

King Street

ME142EH

New Barns Road

ME142EJ

Erith Close

ME142JN

Downs Road

ME142PQ

Grapple Road

ME145HH

Tudor Avenue

ME141XX

Penenden Heath

ME142DF

Silchester Court

ME142DP

Boxley Close

ME142NN

Sandling Lane

ME142TQ

St Francis Close

ME142TR

Waterlow Road

ME145AS

St Lukes Road

ME145AW

St Lukes Road

ME142AS

Boxley Road

ME142ED

Becksbourne Close

ME142HB

Boxley Road

ME142RN

Albert Street

ME145HP

Park Avenue

ME142FR

St Francis Close

ME142PH

Grapple Road

ME142SQ

John Street

ME142WB

Peel Street

ME143AD

Sandling Lane

ME142NT

Grapple Road

ME142RX

Canning Street

ME141RH

Week Street

ME142AX

Gladstone Road

ME142BD

Boxley Road

ME142EX

Woodlands Close

ME142RJ

Sandling Road

ME141QN

Station Road

ME142AE

Boxley Road

ME142BB

Knowle Road

ME142PL

Grapple Road

ME142SL

Cross Street

ME142UF

Wheeler Street

ME142SW

Fisher Street

ME141UY

County Road

ME142DL

Goodwin Drive

ME142PP

Grapple Road

ME142TT

Grecian Street

ME142UZ

Winchester Place

ME145AN

St Luke'S Avenue

ME145GE

Hedley Street

ME142DD

Penenden Heath Road

ME142DH

Boxley Road

ME142TE

Alexandra Street

ME142UE

Wheeler Street

ME145HE

Hatherall Road

ME141XJ

County Road

ME142BU

Alexandra Street

ME142BX

Alexandra Street

ME145AQ

Heathorn Street

ME145HX

Whatman Close

ME142HW

Boxley Road

ME142UU

Lower Boxley Road

ME145BE

Foley Street

ME141GQ

Kings Walk

ME142EG

Sandling Lane

ME142EP

Brookbank

ME145HS

Saxons Drive

Data Sources

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