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Loose & Linton

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About

Loose & Linton ward encompasses the southern residential fringes of Maidstone, characterised by its mix of housing and proximity to the Kent countryside. The area includes the villages of Loose and Linton, which maintain distinct identities despite their growth. The ward is defined by the Loose Stream, which flows through a steep-sided valley known as the Loose Valley. This natural feature creates a green corridor with public footpaths, separating and shaping the communities.

Residential streets climb from the valley, offering views across the surrounding landscape. The area is primarily residential with local shops and schools serving the communities. The Loose Valley conservation area protects the historic setting, including old mill ponds and weirs from its industrial past. This combination of village character within the borough and the pronounced topography gives the ward its particular identity.

Area overview

On average Loose & Linton has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loose & Linton is £65,179 per year. The median sale price in Loose & Linton is £435,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £340,000 and £546,250. There are 4 schools in Loose & Linton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Loose & Linton

Median price: £435,000

Price per sq ft: £387

Sales (last 12 months): 98

Typical range (middle 50%): £340K – £546K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Loose & Linton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loose & Linton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	39	£575,000	£400	£337,500	£457,500	£730,000	£877,500
Semi-Detached	40	£406,000	£379	£290,000	£358,813	£472,500	£540,008
Terraced	15	£315,000	£357	£238,000	£291,250	£365,000	£378,000
Flats	4	£182,500	£272	£65,250	£146,250	£188,750	£197,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Loose & Linton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loose & Linton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£450,000	£114,750	£312,500	£221,250
2017	£450,000	£147,000	£315,000	£272,500
2018	£492,500	£191,000	£327,500	£300,000
2019	£480,000	£177,500	£335,000	£290,257
2020	£465,000	£184,000	£336,000	£286,000
2021	£490,000	£190,000	£375,000	£300,000
2022	£569,405	£190,000	£410,000	£340,000
2023	£575,000	£207,500	£400,000	£280,000
2024	£520,000	£205,000	£390,000	£306,750
2025	£555,000	£185,000	£385,675	£299,000
2026	£575,000	£45,000	£420,000	£325,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loose & Linton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£339	£188	£339	£308
2017	£346	£142	£334	£313
2018	£360	£271	£351	£339
2019	£336	£276	£339	£317
2020	£330	£257	£336	£296
2021	£370	£255	£356	£363
2022	£406	£312	£408	£422
2023	£422	£301	£425	£361
2024	£390	£302	£388	£354
2025	£387	£274	£400	£399
2026	£417	£91	£354	£337

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 Loose & Linton ward.

Local councillors

Brian Eugene Clark

Loose & Linton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Simon David Wales