Property profile

8 Downs CloseHeadcorn

TN27 9UG

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Area profile →

Map showing 8 Downs Close, Headcorn, Ashford

Property Price
150k200k250k300k400k500k750k1.5M

Estimated sale price

£465,000

Detached sold in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold16 Dec 2011
£297,500Change since last sale: +£166,000 (+56%)
Annualised change
+3.0% per yearMaidstone annualised change (detached) since 2011: +3.5% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £394 per sq ft
£430 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£37 per sq ft (+9.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
£577,500Estimate vs local median: −£114,000 (−20%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area100 m² / 1,076 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection31 Mar 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Dec 2011£297,500+148%
24 Oct 1997£120,000-

Local market

Property prices in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £388
Sales (last 12 months): 99
Typical range (middle 50%): £339K – £630K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £388 per square foot) in Headcorn & Sutton Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £2,225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£577,500£394
Semi-Detached30£392,500£386
Terraced13£330,000£392
Flats6£170,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£179,000£310,000£299,500
2017£537,500£153,250£349,995£300,000
2018£530,000£193,500£335,000£317,500
2019£597,250£172,500£312,500£272,500
2020£525,000£250,000£336,500£300,000
2021£550,000£187,000£365,000£303,389
2022£530,000£257,000£390,000£330,000
2023£585,000£211,000£390,000£320,000
2024£550,000£240,000£390,000£319,000
2025£595,000£221,000£395,000£305,000
2026£510,000£170,000£357,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£378£277£334£331
2017£340£315£332£333
2018£372£299£354£281
2019£359£285£332£302
2020£360£359£340£354
2021£364£327£374£333
2022£394£326£423£428
2023£408£331£416£367
2024£380£345£380£387
2025£391£346£382£367
2026£389£333£382£448
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Headcorn & Sutton Valence in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN27 9UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN27 9UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 20263, Downs Close, Ashford, TN27 9UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
20 Jun 202511, Downs Close, Ashford, TN27 9UGDetachedFreehold£525,000
18 Nov 202515, Sharps Field, Ashford, TN27 9UFDetachedFreehold£320,000
07 Nov 202523, Sharps Field, Ashford, TN27 9UFDetachedFreehold£412,500
22 Sept 202527, Sharps Field, Ashford, TN27 9UFDetachedFreehold£530,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold55 m²£297,000 (2023)
3 Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold65 m²£320,000 (2026)
4, Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold54 m²£305,000 (2024)
5, Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold50 m²£287,000 (2017)
7, Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold93 m²£290,000 (2014)
9, Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold84 m²£275,000 (2012)
10, Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold114 m²£400,000 (2021)
11 Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold150 m²£525,000 (2025)
12 Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold115 m²£263,500 (2014)
14 Downs Close, Headcorn, AshfordFreehold79 m²£250,000 (2012)

Area insights for TN27 9UG

Full area profile →

Overview

Postcode TN27 9UG is located in a rural town, within the Headcorn & Sutton Valence area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Headcorn & Sutton Valence area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £62,432 per year. The median sale price in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £425,000 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £338,750 and £630,000. The nearest station is Headcorn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sharps Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,011 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Headcorn & Sutton Valence has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £62,432 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN27 9UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Headcorn & Sutton Valence near TN27 9UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headcorn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN27 9UG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Headcorn

N/A

Walking directions to Headcorn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN27 9UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSharps FieldSmallWalking directions to Sharps Field

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
5,130.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.23(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.08(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.47(+16%)
Public order
3.93(-35%)
Burglary
3.54(+36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
359
86.92%
Other White
17
4.12%
Irish
7
1.69%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.45%
Chinese
5
1.21%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
40.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
17.3%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.84%
No qualifications
40
11.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
40.76%
Owns with a mortgage
60
32.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
16.85%
Other social rented
6
3.26%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.26%
Total households: 184

Schools

In the TN27 9UG postcode area, located within Headcorn & Sutton Valence, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TN27 9UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryHeadcorn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN27 9UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN27 9UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutter41-43 Kings Road, Headcorn, TN27 9QPWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Maidstone, TN27 9NEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local