4,874 people · median £520,000 · Maidstone
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Bearsted is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 4,874. The median house price is £520,000, with 146 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 18.8% over five years. Detached homes (median £730,000) command premium prices, while semis average £430,000.
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The area is relatively affluent: about 85% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Owner-occupation is high at 86.6%, and the median age is 49.0 years, reflecting an older, settled community. Educational attainment is strong, with 37.9% of residents aged 16+ holding Level 4 qualifications or higher. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide and moderate particulate levels. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 98.4% superfast availability. Maidstone Borough Council governs the area; council tax band D is £2,454.24 for 2026/27. The neighbourhood contains 50 listed buildings and four conservation areas including Bearsted Extension and Holy Cross Church.
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