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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
5/10
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
19.51(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(-7%)
Other theft
10.03(+80%)
Vehicle crime
8.08(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(+4%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Boxley & Detling area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,250 up to £1,150,000.

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
Detached40£496,250
Flats2£168,360
Semi-Detached23£365,000
Terraced29£285,000

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

ME143DN

Boxley Road

ME143JF

Detling Hill

ME143LP

Cold Blow Lane

ME143NR

Orchard View

ME73LX

Dunn Street Road

ME143BP

Shenley Grove

ME143ED

Harp Farm Road

ME143ES

Sittingbourne Road

ME143HH

White Hill Road

ME207XE

St Michaels Close

ME58XA

Golden Wood Close

ME73JZ

Hurstwood Road

ME143EB

Pilgrims Way

ME59DE

Ploughmans Way

ME59NE

Galena Close

ME143BJ

Shrubsole Drive

ME143BS

Boarley Lane

ME207AG

Forstal Road

ME58XR

Badger Road

ME73JY

The Street

ME73LJ

The Street

ME143AG

Boarley Lane

ME143BY

Grange Lane

ME143DL

The Street

ME73LB

Fir Tree Grove

ME143DE

Boarley Lane

ME143DP

Harbourland Close

ME143DF

Tollgate Way

ME144GL

Bedell Road

ME144RD

Edelin Road

ME59PW

Sylvan Glade

ME143DA

Grange Lane

ME143EH

Westfield Sole Road

ME144HL

Roundwell

ME145JY

Hockers Lane

ME207BH

Superabbey Estate

ME58XF

Timbertops

ME58XW

Dogwood Close

ME58XX

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME143DR

The Street

ME59US

Brockbank Close

ME143DW

Grey Wethers

ME207AE

Forstal Road

ME59JJ

The Covert

ME73BJ

The Nursery

ME142NL

Sandling Lane

ME143BF

Oriel Close

ME143JD

Friningham

ME143JJ

Hockers Lane

ME143LG

Thurnham Lane

ME73JU

Blacksmiths Court

ME143DQ

Pilgrims View

ME73JN

Forge Lane

ME73JS

Blind Lane

ME73NL

Elm Tree Cottages

ME143LH

Thurnham Lane

ME145FX

Birkdale Lane

ME145JZ

Hockers Lane

ME59DQ

Greensands

ME73LA

Hurstwood Road

ME143EF

Boxley Downs

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.