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TN27 9HH

Smarden Road

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

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Detailed insights for TN27 9HH

Overview

Postcode TN27 9HH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Headcorn & Sutton Valence ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Headcorn & Sutton Valence area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 nearest station is Headcorn, about 0.4 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
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Headcorn & Sutton Valence has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 36 ft away from TN27 9HH.

Flood risk

Low

Headcorn & Sutton Valence near TN27 9HH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headcorn located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN27 9HH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Headcorn

N/A

Walking directions to Headcorn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN27 9HH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSharps FieldSmallWalking directions to Sharps Field

Area Profile

Population
582
Population density
54.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.05(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.27(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.81(+52%)
Other theft
5.19(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.62(+25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
503
86.28%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
34
5.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.2%
African
6
1.03%
Total population: 583

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
32.1%
No qualifications
93
20.17%
Level 3 (A level)
73
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 461

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
113
49.56%
Owns with a mortgage
77
33.77%
Other social rented
12
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
11
4.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
3.95%
Total households: 228

Property prices in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £660K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Headcorn & Sutton Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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
Detached46£622,500£391
Semi-Detached24£397,500£385
Terraced14£305,000£379
Flats5£207,000£336

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£492,500£179,000£300,000£299,000
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£565,000£235,000£395,000£304,000
2026£595,000£170,000£355,000£300,000
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£370£277£341£347
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£392£347£382£369
2026£389£336£404£457
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN27 9HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN27 9HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20259, Locks Yard, Ashford, TN27 9ADDetachedFreehold£495,000
04 Jul 202521, Locks Yard, Ashford, TN27 9ADDetachedFreehold£520,000
19 May 20255, Locks Yard, Ashford, TN27 9ADTerracedFreehold£380,000
22 Apr 2026Flat 7, Blackhorse Court, Wheeler Street, Ashford, TN27 9STFlatsLeasehold£170,000
16 Jan 202645, Wheeler Street, Ashford, TN27 9STSemi-DetachedFreehold£342,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN27 9HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryHeadcorn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).

Band A£1,603
Band B£1,870
Band C£2,137
Band D£2,404
Band E£2,938
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,808

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN27 9HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Crispian Tinniswood Round

Headcorn & Sutton Valence - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Ziggy Trzebinski

Headcorn & Sutton Valence - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Katie Jane Lotte Lam

Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMaidstoneE07000110
Parliamentary ConstituencyWeald of KentE14001570
ParishHeadcornE04004957
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Headcorn & Sutton ValenceE02005084
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Maidstone 017AE01024364
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN27 9HH

Is TN27 9HH (Headcorn & Sutton Valence) safe?

The area around TN27 9HH records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TN27 9HH?

The median sale price around TN27 9HH in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £425,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN27 9HH?

There is 1 school close to TN27 9HH, including Headcorn Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN27 9HH?

The closest station to TN27 9HH is Headcorn, about 720 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN27 9HH?

TN27 9HH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,597 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN27 9HH (Headcorn & Sutton Valence) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent covering TN27 9HH is Katie Jane Lotte Lam (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Martin Crispian Tinniswood Round (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ziggy Trzebinski (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.