Paddock Wood Area Guide

Guide to Paddock Wood

Paddock Wood is an increasingly popular residential location to own or rent a home. Mainly for its great transport links, but also because of its proximity to Kent’s beautiful countryside. Paddock wood has updated significantly over the years and can now offer a mix of residential living or even commercial activity. A key benefit from living here is the direct train to London, making it the perfect commuter town.

Paddock Wood also has an excellent range of local shops, supermarkets and amenities including cafes and restaurants. The surroundings of Paddock wood are endless, with walking trails and cycling routes on your doorstep. The town has grown from its historical roots as a hop-growing hub to a residential area with diverse housing options. It includes new developments, such as those at Mascalls Grange and The Burrows, offering modern, energy-efficient homes with features like open-plan living spaces. These properties range from smaller family homes to larger four and five-bedroom houses with contemporary designs.

Within Paddock Wood, amenities include grocery stores like Waitrose and Tesco Express, along with local independent shops, pubs, and eateries. Nearby attractions include Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre for fitness activities and family-friendly venues like Hop Farm Family Park and Scotney Castle for scenic outings.

For families, Paddock Wood has a good selection of schools, including Paddock Wood Primary Academy and Mascalls Academy, both rated favorably by Ofsted. The blend of convenience, countryside access, and high-quality housing makes Paddock Wood an attractive option for various types of homebuyers and renters.

Population: circa 7,000

Eating out and entertainment: Barsley’s Department Store, Waitrose, Costa Coffee, The Village Café, Simla Cuisine and Saffron (Indian restaurants), The John Brunt VC and Brookers Oast (local pubs)

Schools: Paddock Wood Primary

Shopping/amenities: community facilities: Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s local and village post office