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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

ME144NL

Ashford Road

ME59QF

Pyrus Close

ME143HJ

Scragged Oak Road

ME59DZ

Abigail Crescent

ME143DJ

Sandy Lane

ME59PW

Sylvan Glade

ME59GX

Dale Court

ME143LE

Castle Hill

ME144NN

Ashford Road

ME143HL

Scragged Oak Road

ME143LT

Water Lane

ME143HT

Detling Hill

ME143EY

Pilgrims Way

ME207TZ

St Michaels Close

ME73BJ

The Nursery

ME143HE

Cox Street

ME143BP

Shenley Grove

ME59EE

Impton Lane

ME59US

Brockbank Close

ME143HH

White Hill Road

ME144PX

Port Close

ME73JZ

Hurstwood Road

ME73LQ

The Street

ME58XD

Fir Tree Grove

ME143JG

Detling Hill

ME144NT

Crismill Lane

ME145JZ

Hockers Lane

ME143AY

Chatham Road

ME59JU

Trotwood Close

ME58XA

Golden Wood Close

ME59DG

Saracen Fields

ME143DH

Boxley Road

ME143LZ

Boxley Downs

ME58XS

Badger Road

ME143EG

Bell Lane

ME207XE

St Michaels Close

ME143AS

Riverside Cottages

ME143EX

Pilgrims Way

ME58XX

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME143JF

Detling Hill

ME143DT

Forge Cottages

ME59QW

Samara Close

ME143LW

Pilgrims Way

ME59SS

Carpinus Close

ME59LU

Tufa Close

ME73LR

Kemsley Street Road

ME143BQ

Tyland Mews

ME73JU

Blacksmiths Court

ME207BH

Superabbey Estate

ME144PW

Thurnham Lane

ME73NB

Dunn Street

ME58RZ

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME58XW

Dogwood Close

ME143JY

Pilgrims Way

ME144PR

Creve Coeur Close

ME143DD

Boarley Lane

ME144PF

Chapel Lane

ME59QQ

Bracken Hill

ME143LL

Aldington Lane

ME143ES

Sittingbourne Road

ME73LH

The Street

Data Sources

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