Sears Grove, Otham, Maidstone
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME15 8YY.
At a glance
6 property sales on Sears Grove, Otham, Maidstone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 28 Aug 2020. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £365,797. Average sale prices fell from £384,995 in 2019 to £352,547 in 2020 (-8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Sears Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sears Grove has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £365,797 | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £364,995 | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Terraced | 1 | £351,995 | 28 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on Sears Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Sears Grove ME15 8YY | 28 Aug 2020 | £351,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Sears Grove ME15 8YY | 24 Jul 2020 | £333,196 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Sears Grove ME15 8YY | 5 Jun 2020 | £364,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Sears Grove ME15 8YY | 31 Jan 2020 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Sears Grove ME15 8YY | 28 Oct 2019 | £369,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Sears Grove ME15 8YY | 25 Oct 2019 | £399,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Sears Grove
Crime
173 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sears Grove in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 52 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sears Grove is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Medway Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Sears Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senacre Wood Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops 341 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| King's Reach Education 11 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–25 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School 193 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Leigh Academy Langley Park 448 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Leigh Academy Molehill 312 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Greenfields Community Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Leigh Academy Oaks 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Bearsted station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Maidstone West station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Maidstone East station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bircholt Road (opp, Sutton Road) 4 min walk
- Car Showrooms (adj, Sutton Road) 4 min walk
- The White Horse (adj, Honey Lane) 6 min walk
- Gore Court Road (opp, Sutton Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wallis Avenue
The Surgery, Wallis Avenue, Maidstone · 0.6 mi - Mote
St. Saviours Surgery, St. Saviours Road, Maidstone · 0.9 mi - The Medical Centre Group
The Medical Practice, 10A Northumberland Court, Maidstone · 1.0 mi - Langley
Horseshoes Lane, Langley, Maidstone · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 799 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,051 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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