Shearwater, Maidstone
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME16 0DW.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Shearwater, Maidstone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 3 Oct 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £453,643. Average sale prices rose from £383,000 in 2016 to £536,250 in 2025 (+40%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 50% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Shearwater range from £320,000 to £650,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Shearwater compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shearwater has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £453,643 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £375,232 | 3 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Shearwater
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 3 Oct 2025 | £422,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 3 Oct 2025 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 4 Sep 2023 | £392,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 7 Feb 2023 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 12 Jan 2022 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 15 Jan 2021 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 4 Sep 2020 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 19 Sep 2018 | £393,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 30 Aug 2018 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 1 Mar 2018 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 14 Sep 2017 | £387,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 3 May 2017 | £336,124 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 20 Oct 2016 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Shearwater ME16 0DW | 16 Feb 2016 | £366,000 | Detached | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Shearwater | £336,124 (May 2017) → £422,500 (Oct 2025) | +26% over 8 yrs |
| 22, Shearwater | £470,000 (Jan 2021) → £650,000 (Oct 2025) | +38% over 5 yrs |
| 17, Shearwater | £320,000 (Mar 2018) → £415,000 (Feb 2023) | +30% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Shearwater
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School 1,148 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Palace Wood Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Augustine Academy 673 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| West Borough Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School 1,100 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 1 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 12–17 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Allington Primary School 466 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Barming station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Maidstone Barracks station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Maidstone West station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Weavers (opp, Howard Drive) 1 min walk
- The Weavers (adj, Howard Drive) 1 min walk
- Hazelwood Drive (opp, Poplar Grove) 1 min walk
- Hazelwood Drive (adj, Poplar Grove) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bower Mount Medical Practice
1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone · 0.7 mi - Blackthorn
Blackthorn Medical Centre, St. Andrews Road, Maidstone · 0.7 mi - The Vine Medical Centre
13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone · 1.1 mi - Brewer Street
4 Brewer Street, Maidstone · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Maidstone Hospital · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Tudor BP · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Maidstone London Rd Express · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Maidstone Hermitage Ln Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Allington Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Hobbs Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Barming Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Oakwood Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Identics · 0.7 mi
- Barming Dental Care · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 716 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,747 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Maidstone with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Shearwater
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Who lives around Shearwater
Ethnic group
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.6% | 89.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.3% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 39.2% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 86.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.4% | 13.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.2% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.6% | 15.3% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 17.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 49.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.4% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.8% | 39.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14% | 13.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 14.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Maidstone.
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Council tax here
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Estate agents near Shearwater
- Simon & Miller Company 0.7 mi
- Bairstow 1.2 mi
- Knight Edmonds 1.4 mi
- Your Move 1.4 mi
- Ashton Burkinshaw Lettings 1.4 mi
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