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About

Tovil is a residential and industrial district situated along the River Medway, to the south of Maidstone's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing estates and commercial units, with a history linked to paper milling and other riverside industries. Its geography is defined by the river and the steep slopes of the Loose Valley, which borders the area.

A notable local landmark is the Tovil Mill, a large former paper mill complex that has been converted into residential apartments, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. The district is connected to the town centre by the Tovil Bridge, and it offers access to riverside paths and the nearby recreational areas of Whatman Park.

Area overview

On average Tovil has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tovil is £53,849 per year. There are 3 schools in Tovil: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tovil is home to around 10,011 people, with a population density of about 3,976.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tovil Population
10,011
Population density
3,976.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.95(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.78(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.68(+112%)
Shoplifting
9.89(+24%)
Public order
7.79(+28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,154
71.46%
Other White
1,226
12.25%
Other Asian
398
3.98%
African
215
2.15%
Other
159
1.59%
Total population: 10,011

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,065
26.26%
No qualifications
1,592
20.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,366
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,213
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
916
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,865

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,299
33.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
894
22.88%
Owns outright
832
21.29%
Other social rented
562
14.38%
Social rents from council
150
3.84%
Total households: 3,908

Property prices in Tovil

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 in Tovil area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tovil 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 Tovil over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats18£190,000
Detached7£475,000
Semi-Detached34£329,000
Terraced57£285,000

10 years median price trend in Tovil

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

All postcodes in Tovil

ME156EZ

Foster Street

ME168NS

Shelley Road

ME156DY

Hillside Court

ME156TL

Postley Road

ME156FE

The Spillway

ME156LF

Courtenay Road

ME156QP

Eccleston Road

ME156PR

Old Tovil Road

ME156QY

Church Road

ME156NU

Orchard Close

ME156YN

The Hurstings

ME156EF

Pine Place

ME156UE

Coombe Road

ME150JB

Farleigh Hill

ME156AD

Passmore Way

ME156UB

Quarry Road

ME156AL

Saxon Way

ME157TY

Loose Road

ME156ZY

Redstart Avenue

ME156PE

Hayle Road

ME156DW

Hayle Place

ME156DX

Cave Hill

ME156EU

Upper Stone Street

ME156ZN

Coombe Road

ME156ZL

Hughenden Reach

ME168PG

Gatland Lane

ME156FF

The Stampers

ME156PX

Muir Road

ME156AU

Wharfdale Square

ME156TH

Forest Hill

ME156RR

Lower Tovil

ME156UU

Forest Hill

ME156RZ

Beaconsfield Road

ME156TP

Postley Road

ME156NH

Foster Street

ME156ZW

Islip Close

ME156FJ

Caernarvon Drive

ME156HD

Upper Stone Street

ME156FH

Gleneagles Drive

ME156YY

Egret Close

ME156RP

Tovil Green

ME156FD

Bridge Mill Way

ME156AZ

Armstrong Road

ME157UH

Waterloo Street

ME156XY

Launder Way

ME156NG

Regency Place

ME156RT

Wharf Road

ME157UA

Loose Road

ME156UQ

Rainham Close

ME157UR

Melville Road

ME168LG

Pope Street

ME156SQ

Avery Close

ME156FX

The Laxey

ME156LB

Ramsey Close

ME156SE

Higham Close

ME156FN

The Head Race

ME156YR

Coombe Road

ME156ZG

Morton Way

ME156TR

Postley Road

ME156UJ

Courtenay Road

ME156RQ

Farleigh Hill

ME156AY

Cuthbert Close

ME156RA

Higham Close

ME168LF

Dover Street

ME156ZF

Coombe Road

ME156ZU

Coombe Road

ME156XL

Fieldfare Drive

ME156SZ

Avington Close

ME156YW

Millers Wharf

ME156EX

Upper Stone Street

ME156RE

St Stephens Square

ME156RF

Stagshaw Close

ME156QB

Campbell Road

ME168LN

Hackney Road

ME156PT

Rawdon Road

ME168DB

Upper Fant Road

ME168NU

Burns Road

ME156XJ

Moorhen Road

ME156FZ

Millbrook Close

ME156FW

Flume End

ME156TE

Stagshaw Close

ME156QQ

Old Tovil Road

ME168UG

Sherbourne Drive

ME156FS

Flood Hatch

ME156QU

Allnutt Mill Close

ME156UP

Coombe Road

ME156YZ

Millstock Terrace

ME156AN

Tovil Green Lane

ME156ZH

Ufford Close

ME156FY

Postmill Drive

ME156UA

Quarry Road

ME156QL

Tovil Road

ME168UE

Farnborough Close

ME157SN

St Philips Avenue

ME156PZ

Campbell Road

ME168LJ

Sidney Street

ME168DA

Upper Fant Road

ME156QN

Eccleston Road

Data Sources

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