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Boxley & Detling

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About

Boxley & Detling are situated on the northern edge of Maidstone, where the urban landscape gives way to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is defined by its steep chalk slopes and significant woodland cover, including parts of the ancient Boxley Woods. The Pilgrim's Way, a historic trail, traverses this landscape, connecting it to a wider network of paths across the North Downs.

The villages themselves have a distinct, separate character from the town centre. Boxley retains a rural feel with its church and scattered farms, while Detling is known for the former airfield site that now hosts the Kent County Showground, a major venue for agricultural and community events. The M20 motorway runs through the area, providing a constant backdrop of movement and defining its eastern boundary.

Area overview

On average Boxley & Detling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boxley & Detling is £76,242 per year. There are 1 schools in Boxley & Detling: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boxley & Detling is home to around 7,177 people, with a population density of about 176.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boxley & Detling Population
7,177
Population density
176.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.92(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.87(-12%)
Other theft
9.89(+76%)
Vehicle crime
7.94(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.52(+17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,470
90.2%
Other White
176
2.45%
African
86
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.79%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
56
0.78%
Total population: 7,173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,800
30.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,189
20.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,010
17.26%
No qualifications
707
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
638
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,850

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,315
46.63%
Owns outright
1,060
37.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
300
10.64%
Other social rented
56
1.99%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.99%
Total households: 2,820

Property prices in Boxley & Detling

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Boxley & Detling area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,250 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boxley & Detling in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boxley & Detling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£168,360
Detached47£520,000
Terraced29£280,000
Semi-Detached24£337,500

10 years median price trend in Boxley & Detling

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boxley & Detling.

All postcodes in Boxley & Detling

ME143LJ

Aldington Lane

ME73JY

The Street

ME143JX

The Street

ME143AU

Lock Lane

ME59RY

Springate Close

ME143HW

Hermitage Lane

ME143JS

St Martins Close

ME143BL

Tyland Lane

ME59PF

Cinnabar Close

ME207AE

Forstal Road

ME59NF

Orbit Close

ME143DG

Higham View

ME144GD

Thomas Allen Way

ME143JB

Friningham

ME143BX

Grange Lane

ME142HY

Burleigh Drive

ME143DB

Farthings Cottages

ME143PW

Popes Wood

ME59JD

Boxley Road

ME144GE

Bedell Road

ME143LB

Princes Way

ME59JJ

The Covert

ME144PS

Peverel Drive

ME144GJ

Bedell Road

ME143DR

The Street

ME143HU

Cox Street

ME143HA

Scragged Oak Road

ME73ND

Dunn Street

ME143EF

Boxley Downs

ME143NR

Orchard View

ME143EE

Harp Farm Road

ME59SU

Malus Close

ME144NJ

Caring Lane

ME143AT

Forstal Road

ME59JS

Quinion Close

ME143JN

Hockers Lane

ME143LG

Thurnham Lane

ME143HS

Detling Hill

ME143DX

The Street

ME142NL

Sandling Lane

ME143DP

Harbourland Close

ME73LJ

The Street

ME143LN

Pilgrims Way

ME145FX

Birkdale Lane

ME59DE

Ploughmans Way

ME58TY

Badger Road

ME73JX

Redwood Glade

ME143JJ

Hockers Lane

ME207DT

Old Mill Lane

ME143JD

Friningham

ME73JS

Blind Lane

ME58XF

Timbertops

ME73BG

Forge Gardens

ME143HR

Broader Lane

ME207XA

Forstal Road

ME73NH

Blind Lane

ME143DN

Boxley Road

ME144NQ

Lilk Hill

ME143BN

Tyland Lane

ME207AG

Forstal Road

ME59LY

Podkin Wood

ME73LG

The Street

ME143EB

Pilgrims Way

ME58XB

Larchwood Close

ME171XJ

Firs Lane

ME143AJ

Old Chatham Road

ME59LQ

Travertine Road

ME59JB

Cossington Road

ME143HG

Cox Street

ME144PL

Fancy Row

ME59JW

Aston Close

ME144FN

Maxted Road

ME143AZ

Tyland Lane

ME143LR

Ace High Close

ME58XJ

Conifer Drive

ME143EJ

Yelsted Lane

ME59JX

Woodlands

ME59NB

Forestdale Road

ME142JA

Sandbourne Drive

ME143LH

Thurnham Lane

ME143HD

Scragged Oak Road

ME143BZ

Primary Place

ME143BS

Boarley Lane

ME143AR

Forstal Road

ME143DW

Grey Wethers

ME73JN

Forge Lane

ME59PQ

Bellgrove Court

ME59DB

Gean Close

ME58XR

Badger Road

ME143HP

Hermitage Lane

ME59DD

Fagus Close

ME145LA

Ware Street

ME59EB

Alexandra Glen

ME143JP

Hockers Lane

ME143LY

Crismill Lane

ME143BJ

Shrubsole Drive

ME73LS

Kemsley Street

ME143JR

Hockers Close

ME143EU

Harple Lane

ME144GB

Barty Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.