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Downswood

158 sales in the last 12 months · median £359,000 · Maidstone

High wellbeingAmong the least deprived
Maidstone Council · Liberal Democrat / Green / Independent coalition   27/49 seats · 55% · OCD 2026
71/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£359k
median price
+13.7%
5-year growth
91%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£359k
median sold price
10.1 yrs
of local pay to buy
+13.7%
5-year change
£287k
typical terraced
52 min
London — fastest
15
rail stations
91%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
4
grammar schools
73
schools total
41
ASB — most
8.3
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
551
green spaces
7.1
PM2.5 · WHO 5
291
eat & drink
87
shops
91.6%
gigabit
16
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

Score by what matters: AffordabilityCommuteSchoolsSafetyEnvironmentAmenities

Sold price trend +13.7%

£219k£273k£327k£381k20142025£365,000
£235,000 in 2014 → £365,000 in 2025 · 158 sales in 12 months
In Maidstone:
9th cheapest of 17 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Downswood is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 4,793. Property sales in the most recent 12 months totalled 158, with a median price of £359,000 and prices rising 13.7 percent over five years.

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Semi-detached homes dominate sales at 68 units with a median of £377,500, while terraced properties median at £286,500 and detached homes at £554,250. Crime levels show 91 incidents recorded, with anti social behaviour at 41 and violent crime at 20. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at 8.3 micrograms per cubic metre (low band) and particulate matter at 7.1 (moderate band). There is no flood risk in the area. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 91.6 percent gigabit-capable coverage. The neighbourhood falls within Maidstone Borough Council and contains one conservation area, Otham Extension, plus 9 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,454.24 for 2026/27.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-07-23T10:19:44Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Crime2026-05
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01
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