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About

Boxley Downs is a residential ward situated in the northeastern part of Maidstone. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing a range of local amenities for its residents. It is bordered by the M20 motorway to the north, which provides a key transport link, and includes the grounds of the former Oakwood Hospital, now largely redeveloped. The ward encompasses the neighbourhoods of Grovewood and parts of Penenden Heath.

Much of the area's identity is shaped by its proximity to the expansive Boxley and Detling escarpments, which form part of the North Downs. This offers accessible walking routes with views over the Weald. The local community is served by several primary schools and a library, with the town centre a short drive away. The presence of the Kent County Showground, hosting major annual events, is a significant local feature.

Area overview

On average Boxley Downs has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boxley Downs is £73,834 per year. There are 1 schools in Boxley Downs: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Boxley Downs

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Boxley Downs 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 Downs 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 Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£520,000
Flats2£168,360
Semi-Detached22£322,500
Terraced31£290,000

10 years median price trend in Boxley Downs

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

All postcodes in Boxley Downs

ME59QB

Goldstone Walk

ME143JS

St Martins Close

ME59NQ

Olivine Close

ME73JN

Forge Lane

ME59PF

Cinnabar Close

ME207HB

Forstal Road

ME58XQ

Timbertops

ME97UH

The Street

ME143BT

Abbey Gate Cottages

ME143HN

Scragged Oak Road

ME59JS

Quinion Close

ME59JG

Boxley Road

ME73JR

Blind Lane

ME97QE

Pett Road

ME59QQ

Bracken Hill

ME143DS

Forge Lane

ME143BN

Tyland Lane

ME97UL

Northdown

ME59LQ

Travertine Road

ME143HR

Broader Lane

ME97SA

Hazel Street

ME143LP

Cold Blow Lane

ME143AS

Riverside Cottages

ME59DZ

Abigail Crescent

ME97UB

Bull Lane

ME143LL

Aldington Lane

ME58XB

Larchwood Close

ME143JF

Detling Hill

ME143JN

Hockers Lane

ME144GD

Thomas Allen Way

ME143HW

Hermitage Lane

ME207XA

Forstal Road

ME73JU

Blacksmiths Court

ME59DE

Ploughmans Way

ME97QY

Yelsted Road

ME143JR

Hockers Close

ME144GB

Barty Way

ME73NL

Elm Tree Cottages

ME143EB

Pilgrims Way

ME143NR

Orchard View

ME59NF

Orbit Close

ME143EL

Black Cottages

ME143HB

Scragged Oak Road

ME97UA

Cowstead Road

ME143ND

Ace High Close

ME59QF

Pyrus Close

ME143HF

Cox Street

ME207AF

Motorway Industrial Estate

ME143HS

Detling Hill

ME59RY

Springate Close

ME143JG

Detling Hill

ME58XX

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME73LQ

The Street

ME58XA

Golden Wood Close

ME143AY

Chatham Road

ME143BJ

Shrubsole Drive

ME59NE

Galena Close

ME73LS

Kemsley Street

ME143BS

Boarley Lane

ME143AJ

Old Chatham Road

ME73LY

Dunn Street Road

ME73JW

Forge Lane

ME59LE

Feldspar Close

ME59JT

Spenlow Drive

ME59JL

Beechmore Drive

ME143EE

Harp Farm Road

ME97UJ

Parsonage Farm Cottages

ME143AR

Forstal Road

ME58TY

Badger Road

ME58RZ

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME143DF

Tollgate Way

ME144PL

Fancy Row

ME143AX

Forstal Road

ME73LH

The Street

ME207TZ

St Michaels Close

ME143DH

Boxley Road

ME59LY

Podkin Wood

ME143BQ

Tyland Mews

ME143DW

Grey Wethers

ME143LG

Thurnham Lane

ME97UG

The Street

ME97RA

Plum Tree Lane

ME143BF

Oriel Close

ME144GL

Bedell Road

ME143LW

Pilgrims Way

ME58YU

Birch Drive

ME58XJ

Conifer Drive

ME143EP

Sittingbourne Road

ME58XN

Yew Tree Close

ME59JQ

Brownelow Copse

ME97QL

Rumstead Lane

ME143LQ

Thurnham Lane

ME59JB

Cossington Road

ME73NH

Blind Lane

ME144FN

Maxted Road

ME143JE

Castle Hill

ME143HL

Scragged Oak Road

ME143ET

Harple Lane

ME143HX

Bimbury Lane

ME59QZ

Mayfield Close

Data Sources

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