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Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea

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About

The Loose Valley and Boughton Monchelsea area in Maidstone is known for its natural landscapes and historic charm. The Loose Valley features wooded slopes, meadows, and the River Loose, creating a peaceful setting for walking and wildlife spotting. The area includes remnants of old mills and watercourses, reflecting its industrial past.

Boughton Monchelsea sits on a ridge of Kentish ragstone, with quarries that once supplied building materials for local landmarks. The village has a mix of historic buildings, including the 14th-century Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The surrounding countryside offers views over the Weald of Kent, with footpaths connecting to nearby woodlands and farmland.

Area overview

On average Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea is £57,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

8.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea Population

9,052

Population density

1,572.8 per km²

Demographics

British

7,839

86.59%

Other White

422

4.66%

Other Asian

175

1.93%

African

0.95%

Other

0.89%

Total population: 9,053

Housing

Owns outright

1,573

44.12%

Owns with a mortgage

1,296

36.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

302

8.47%

Other social rented

248

6.96%

Shared ownership

1.82%

Total households: 3,565

Property prices in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£486,250	£400,000	£424,375	£580,000	£1,167,500
Flats	5	£185,000	£74,000	£170,000	£195,000	£203,000
Semi-Detached	52	£392,500	£311,000	£366,500	£425,000	£502,700
Terraced	14	£337,500	£252,950	£310,625	£365,625	£435,750

10 years price trend in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea

All postcodes in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea

ME157EG

Ringwood Road

ME159QL

Boughton Lane

ME159SX

Iona Road

ME157AU

Plains Avenue

ME157EN

Devon Road

ME159SP

Sheppey Road

ME159XQ

Braddick Close

ME174LG

Lewis Court Drive

ME174LX

Beresfords Hill

ME156BJ

Buxton Close

ME156DS

Mayfair Avenue

ME156GT

Lacock Gardens

ME157DL

Park Way

ME159QB

Loose Road

ME159QH

Shernolds

ME174LF

Green Lane

ME174NB

Cliff Hill

ME174YR

Church Street

ME159DH

Loose Road

ME156BX

Mayfair Avenue

ME157AT

Plains Avenue

ME157DG

Heather Drive

ME157EH

Marion Crescent

ME159SD

Kirkdale Road

ME159XB

Leigh Avenue

ME174HS

Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea

ME174LE

Green Lane

ME156SD

Oaklands

ME156ZS

Monarch Close

ME157DY

Marion Crescent

ME159BS

Pheasant Lane

ME159UQ

Loose Road

ME174SN

Parker Road

ME174GR

Tompsett Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail