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Boxley Downs

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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 low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.2% 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 £73,889 per year. The median sale price in Boxley Downs is £405,000 (around £418 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £512,500. 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
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Boxley Downs

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £418
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £310K – £513K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Boxley Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boxley Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£530,000£420
Semi-Detached25£382,500£423
Terraced24£297,500£409
Flats3£124,250£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boxley Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boxley Downs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£230,000£315,000£222,000
2017£510,000£158,000£307,000£240,000
2018£475,000£160,000£305,000£237,000
2019£430,000£145,000£324,500£228,750
2020£482,500£165,000£388,000£242,000
2021£560,000£148,000£359,570£250,000
2022£595,000£165,500£385,000£296,000
2023£570,000£218,000£331,485£287,500
2024£580,000£190,000£365,000£275,000
2025£515,000£168,360£340,000£290,000
2026£525,000£120,000£382,500£288,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boxley Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boxley Downs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344£246£339£333
2017£354£245£343£348
2018£364£255£339£352
2019£340£241£339£343
2020£341£238£364£342
2021£396£240£407£370
2022£424£249£454£439
2023£363£311£418£387
2024£393—£393£401
2025£400£156£402£386
2026£420£348£432£418
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boxley Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Boxley Downs ward.

Local councillors

Stephen Roy Thompson

Boxley Downs - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Vanessa Ann Jones

Boxley Downs - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

All postcodesin Boxley Downs

ME143LY

Crismill Lane

ME143JP

Hockers Lane

ME144NH

Ashford Road

ME59NG

Celestine Close

ME143HU

Cox Street

ME143JB

Friningham

ME143BB

Chatham Road

ME58XY

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME59JP

The Spinney

ME143DT

Forge Cottages

ME58XU

Pinewood Drive

ME97RD

Amels Hill

ME143LT

Water Lane

ME143DB

Farthings Cottages

ME143EA

Pilgrims Way

ME97UE

The Street

ME143DL

The Street

ME143DR

The Street

ME144NL

Ashford Road

ME143DD

Boarley Lane

ME97QJ

Stockbury Valley

ME143JD

Friningham

ME97QH

Stockbury Valley

ME143DN

Boxley Road

ME73ND

Dunn Street

ME207AH

Forstal Road

ME143EJ

Yelsted Lane

ME143LD

Pilgrims Way

ME143EG

Bell Lane

ME144PW

Thurnham Lane

ME59SU

Malus Close

ME143DP

Harbourland Close

ME58XL

Conifer Drive

ME73LE

Naylors Cottages

ME59JE

Boxley Road

ME59UL

Round Wood Close

ME97UD

The Street

ME73LR

Kemsley Street Road

ME97RN

Boxley Downs

ME207AG

Forstal Road

ME143LH

Thurnham Lane

ME143HY

Bimbury Lane

ME143DZ

Styles Lane

ME144NJ

Caring Lane

ME97RR

Hazel Street Road

ME97QR

Chalky Road

ME58FS

Boxley Downs

ME143DU

Forge Lane

ME97SQ

West Wood Road

ME207BU

Forstal Road

ME207AE

Forstal Road

ME59QD

Iris Close

ME97QD

Stockbury Valley

ME73NA

Dunn Street

ME143HE

Cox Street

ME143LZ

Boxley Downs

ME144NQ

Lilk Hill

ME58XW

Dogwood Close

ME143AA

Chatham Road

ME97RZ

Southlees Lane

ME143HJ

Scragged Oak Road

ME59NB

Forestdale Road

ME143LA

Queensway

ME143ED

Harp Farm Road

ME59DD

Fagus Close

ME97FF

Buxton Meadow

ME143AU

Lock Lane

ME97UN

Hill Green Road

ME143EX

Pilgrims Way

ME143JT

The Street

ME58XF

Timbertops

ME143JU

The Street

ME73LX

Dunn Street Road

ME58RF

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME143BU

Boarley Lane

ME97UR

Plum Tree Lane

ME97QS

South Street Road

ME144NS

Ashford Road

ME143HA

Scragged Oak Road

ME59JJ

The Covert

ME143JL

Hockers Lane

ME73LB

Fir Tree Grove

ME143EY

Pilgrims Way

ME143JW

Hockers Lane

ME145JZ

Hockers Lane

ME143AQ

Chatham Road

ME143LN

Pilgrims Way

ME97RX

Hayes Lane

ME144NN

Ashford Road

ME97RB

South Street Road

ME59QW

Samara Close

ME143EH

Westfield Sole Road

ME73LJ

The Street

ME73JS

Blind Lane

ME143BL

Tyland Lane

ME143DE

Boarley Lane

ME59JX

Woodlands

ME207ST

Forstal Road

ME143DA

Grange Lane

ME59PQ

Bellgrove Court