The Almonds, Bearsted, Maidstone
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME14 4LG.
At a glance
6 property sales on The Almonds, Bearsted, Maidstone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 15 Dec 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £436,250. Average sale prices rose from £360,000 in 2017 to £377,500 in 2021 (+5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Almonds compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Almonds has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £436,250 | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £355,000 | 15 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on The Almonds
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Cottage, 23, The Almonds ME14 4LG | 15 Dec 2021 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Almonds ME14 4LG | 15 Feb 2021 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, The Almonds ME14 4LG | 19 Jun 2020 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Almonds ME14 4LG | 29 Nov 2018 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Almond Cottage, 23, The Almonds ME14 4LG | 10 Oct 2017 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Almonds ME14 4LG | 19 May 2017 | £390,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Cottage, 23, The Almonds | £330,000 (Oct 2017) → £380,000 (Dec 2021) | +15% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Almonds
Crime
56 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Almonds in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Almonds 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 The Almonds
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnham Church of England Infant School 254 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Roseacre Junior School 424 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Madginford Primary School 588 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Leigh Academy Bearsted 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Leigh Academy Snowfields 355 pupils | Free schools special | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone 1,056 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School 437 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Valley Park School 1,555 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 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 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Maidstone East station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Maidstone West station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Spurway (opp, The Landway) 1 min walk
- Spurway (adj, The Landway) 1 min walk
- Sandy Lane (opp, The Landway) 2 min walk
- Sandy Lane (adj, The Landway) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bearsted
Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone · 0.4 mi - The Medical Centre Group
The Medical Practice, 10A Northumberland Court, Maidstone · 1.8 mi - Brewer Street
4 Brewer Street, Maidstone · 2.1 mi - Mote
St. Saviours Surgery, St. Saviours Road, Maidstone · 2.1 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 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: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 640 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,633 |
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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