Ringlestone, Maidstone: Property

Over the last two years, semi-detached homes in Ringlestone have sold for an average of £415,300, terraces for £300,000, flats for £228,200 and detached houses for £508,000. Semis here are pricier than in Allington & Bridge (£384,900), High Street (£387,100) and Boxley Downs (£368,800), but cheaper than Penenden Heath (£420,600). Flats are the most expensive in the area — well ahead of Allington & Bridge and High Street, where they average £145,300 and £138,800. Terraces fall somewhere in the middle, costing less than High Street and Penenden Heath but more than Boxley Downs. Detached houses stand out. At £508,000, they're actually lower than all 4 neighbouring areas, where prices range from £490,600 to £602,400. Only 3 detached sales have been recorded here though, so take that figure with a pinch of salt.