Welcome to Sutton Valence
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sutton Valence (in the past also called Sudtone, Town Sutton and Sutton Hastings, see below) is a village about five miles (8 km) SE of Maidstone, Kent, England on the A274 road going south to Headcorn and Tenterden. It is on the Greensand Ridge overlooking the Vale of Kent and Weald. St Mary's Church is on the west side of the village on Chart Road, close to the junction of the High Street with the A274. Another landmark is Sutton Valence Castle on the east side of the village, of which only the ruins of the 12th century keep remain, under the ownership of English Heritage.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
858 hectares |
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Population |
1,432 (2021) |
Density |
167 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.1 |
Ward |
Sutton Valence and Langley |
District |
Maidstone |
Postcodes |
ME17, TN12 |
ONS ID |
E04004972 |
Council
Contact details for Sutton Valence Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sutton Valence Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sutton Valence Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Sutton Valence Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sutton Valence Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sutton Valence Parish.
Local News
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Listed house burnt to rubble up for auction for £50k
Published: 5th Nov 2023
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New GP surgery and 110 homes approved for Kent village
Published: 29th Oct 2023
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Future of village’s post office remains uncertain
Published: 8th Nov 2023