The ward combines the pleasant villages of Headcorn and Sutton Valence on the south-eastern edge of the borough of Maidstone in Kent. It feels distinctly rural, with rolling Greensand Ridge countryside, orchards and former hopfields, yet sits within easy reach of town amenities and has good road and rail links into Maidstone and London.
Historically the area has medieval roots – Sutton Valence still shows the earthworks of its castle motte – while Headcorn is known for its small aerodrome, a reminder of its wartime role that now serves general aviation. Local life is anchored by village halls, pubs, clubs and a notable independent school in Sutton Valence, with an economy based on agriculture, local services and commuting, and an active community calendar of fairs and events.
Postcode districts covering Headcorn & Sutton Valence
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.9 miles40 km
- Hastings 22.4 miles36 km
- Maidstone 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Gillingham 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Grays 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Chatham 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Folkestone 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Ashford 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Canterbury 20 miles32.1 km
- Gravesend 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Sittingbourne 11.5 miles18.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Ulcombe Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- East Sutton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Boughton Malherbe Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Headcorn Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Chartway Street Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Kingswood Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Weald North Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sutton Valence Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Broomfield and Kingswood Parish 3 miles4.7 km
- Egerton Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Langley Heath Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Harrietsham Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
TN27 9GD, TN27 9SD, TN27 9JJ, TN27 9FY, ME17 3HQ, ME17 3DA, TN27 9HB, TN27 9TG, TN12 0EE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 26.1 miles42 km
- London City Airport 33.4 miles53.7 km
- Headcorn Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Harrietsham Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
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Schools in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
- Headcorn Primary School Primary
- Sutton Valence Primary School Primary
- Sutton Valence School Independent - all ages
- Ulcombe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boughton Place Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 9.6 miles15.4 km
- South Kent College - Ashford College 10 miles16.1 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Hale Wood Forest 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Minepit Wood Forest 11.8 miles19 km
- Bedgebury Walled Garden Gardens 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 12.1 miles19.4 km