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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

ME143AT

Forstal Road

ME97QP

Chalky Road

ME143HH

White Hill Road

ME143BD

Tyland Lane

ME144GJ

Bedell Road

ME59JW

Aston Close

ME73NB

Dunn Street

ME207DT

Old Mill Lane

ME73LA

Hurstwood Road

ME59ND

Violet Close

ME73JZ

Hurstwood Road

ME97QN

Stockbury Valley

ME97UT

Yelsted Lane

ME59JZ

Micawber Close

ME144HL

Roundwell

ME143DQ

Pilgrims View

ME171XJ

Firs Lane

ME97UP

Hill Green Road

ME59EB

Alexandra Glen

ME97UU

Yelsted Road

ME143HT

Detling Hill

ME97QX

Bimbury Lane

ME144FJ

Hart Close

ME143BE

Chatham Road

ME143BH

Tyland Lane

ME143AZ

Tyland Lane

ME207BH

Superabbey Estate

ME97XG

Yelsted Road

ME58XT

Gleaming Wood Drive

ME59DB

Gean Close

ME58XD

Fir Tree Grove

ME73LP

Kemsley Street Road

ME58XP

Autumn Glade

ME143DX

The Street

ME59ST

Silver Tree Close

ME59SS

Carpinus Close

ME73LG

The Street

ME143AG

Boarley Lane

ME97QT

Bimbury Lane

ME59US

Brockbank Close

ME59JN

Leybourne Close

ME59JD

Boxley Road

ME73BG

Forge Gardens

ME207US

St Michaels Close

ME59GX

Dale Court

ME97SB

Hazel Street

ME97RP

Pett Road

ME143LJ

Aldington Lane

ME207AJ

Waterside Quay

ME143LB

Princes Way

ME58XS

Badger Road

ME143HG

Cox Street

ME59DG

Saracen Fields

ME142HY

Burleigh Drive

ME142JA

Sandbourne Drive

ME143BY

Grange Lane

ME59PG

Impton Lane

ME73JX

Redwood Glade

ME73JY

The Street

ME59EE

Impton Lane

ME143JJ

Hockers Lane

ME144GE

Bedell Road

ME143BP

Shenley Grove

ME97GE

Boxley Downs

ME143BZ

Primary Place

ME143EU

Harple Lane

ME143DJ

Sandy Lane

ME59SR

Chequers Close

ME143LE

Castle Hill

ME73BJ

The Nursery

ME59DQ

Greensands

ME143LR

Ace High Close

ME143ES

Sittingbourne Road

ME97RL

Pett Lane

ME143DY

The Street

ME143JX

The Street

ME59RU

Wildfell Close

ME59LU

Tufa Close

ME143AB

Boarley Lane

ME143DG

Higham View

ME143EF

Boxley Downs

ME59JU

Trotwood Close

ME143HP

Hermitage Lane

ME58XR

Badger Road

ME144NT

Crismill Lane

ME142NL

Sandling Lane

ME97RJ

Pett Road

ME143JY

Pilgrims Way

ME59DH

Sandstone Rise

ME143LU

Water Lane

ME59PW

Sylvan Glade

ME97UQ

Harrow Court

ME143HD

Scragged Oak Road

ME207XE

St Michaels Close

Data Sources

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