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Tovil

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About

Tovil is a residential ward situated directly south of Maidstone's town centre, separated by the River Medway. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates and local amenities, with a mix of property types from post-war homes to more recent developments. Its proximity to the river and the main A229 road provides a clear geographical link to the wider borough, while maintaining a distinct community focus with its own shops and services.

The ward is notable for its historical connection to the paper industry, with the former Tovil Mills site serving as a lasting physical reminder along the riverbank. Much of the area's layout and housing were developed to accommodate workers from these industries. Today, it functions as a practical suburb, with green spaces like Tovil Recreation Ground offering local leisure space amidst the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Tovil has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tovil is £56,125 per year. The median sale price in Tovil is £295,000 (around £381 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £336,000. There are 1 schools in Tovil: 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
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Tovil

Median price: £295,000
Price per sq ft: £381
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £336K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £381 per square foot) in Tovil area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tovil over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£460,000£412
Semi-Detached21£336,000£434
Terraced24£281,250£391
Flats12£188,500£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tovil

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tovil.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£170,000£228,800£235,000
2017£342,500£179,000£265,000£235,000
2018£595,000£177,000£284,000£238,000
2019£334,500£186,000£262,500£250,000
2020£343,250£167,500£300,000£249,500
2021£390,000£172,740£304,250£257,750
2022£555,000£210,000£335,625£305,000
2023£475,000£168,000£337,500£320,000
2024£445,000£189,000£292,500£290,000
2025£475,000£190,000£330,000£287,500
2026£445,000£181,000£319,750£288,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tovil.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tovil.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£287£326£308
2017£348£250£329£311
2018£371£232£352£343
2019£328£311£349£310
2020£348£251£357£335
2021£348£264£368£347
2022£396£300£422£375
2023£428£305£408£361
2024£424£243£414£384
2025£470£267£423£433
2026£353£281£425£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tovil.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tovil 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 Tovil ward.

Local councillors

Joe Higson

Tovil - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Paul John Wilby

Tovil - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Tovil

What is the average house price in Tovil?

The median sale price in Tovil is £295,000 (about £381 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Tovil?

Tovil has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Tovil?

Tovil scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tovil sits around rank 15,912 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Tovil?

The average household income in Tovil is around £56,125 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Tovil?

Tovil is represented by 2 elected councillors: Joe Higson (Liberal Democrats) and Paul John Wilby (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Tovil

ME156DP

Bockingford Lane

ME156YL

The Tail Race

ME156HW

Worsfold Court

ME156UD

Quarry Road

ME156EF

Pine Place

ME156QS

Tovil Hill

ME156ZN

Coombe Road

ME156UY

Saltwood Road

ME156GJ

Lacock Gardens

ME156FY

Postmill Drive

ME156FE

The Spillway

ME156ZL

Hughenden Reach

ME156NN

Tovil Green Lane

ME156ZW

Islip Close

ME156YZ

Millstock Terrace

ME156ZS

Monarch Close

ME156GE

Postley Road

ME156GS

Lacock Gardens

ME156UH

Brenchley Road

ME156TT

Postley Road

ME156UA

Quarry Road

ME156XJ

Moorhen Road

ME156JW

Hayle Mill Road

ME156AQ

Kings Row

ME156ZJ

Runcie Close

ME156JZ

North Court

ME156TS

Postley Road

ME156RT

Wharf Road

ME156QZ

Eccleston Court

ME156DY

Hillside Court

ME156UQ

Rainham Close

ME156TY

Langton Way

ME156LS

Basil Terrace

ME156ZG

Morton Way

ME156YP

Grebe Way

ME156DN

Cripple Street

ME156SE

Higham Close

ME156FN

The Head Race

ME156GN

Wharf Road

ME156RJ

Tovil Green

ME156QY

Church Road

ME156FJ

Caernarvon Drive

ME156QG

Old Tovil Road

ME156GA

Tattershall Road

ME156NE

Tovil Green Lane

ME156QP

Eccleston Road

ME156TQ

Woolaston Close

ME156FD

Bridge Mill Way

ME156AD

Passmore Way

ME156DW

Hayle Place

ME156TA

Tovil Green Business Park

ME156FS

Flood Hatch

ME156UN

Courtenay Road

ME156RP

Tovil Green

ME156TX

Armstrong Road

ME156FT

The Quern

ME156HG

Tovil

ME156GL

Wagtail Place

ME157UB

Loose Road

ME156EQ

Rockwell Court

ME156RB

Church Street

ME156FU

Woodbridge Drive

ME156QX

Church Road

ME156FH

Gleneagles Drive

ME156RG

Farleigh Hill

ME156LB

Ramsey Close

ME156ZQ

Armstrong Road

ME156FG

Barfreston Close

ME156RZ

Beaconsfield Road

ME150JB

Farleigh Hill

ME156GQ

Lacock Gardens

ME156UG

Coombe Road

ME156ZR

Armstrong Road

ME156QT

Tovil

ME156GU

Watersmeet Close

ME156EX

Upper Stone Street

ME156YW

Millers Wharf

ME156ZH

Ufford Close

ME156AA

Farleigh Hill

ME156UP

Coombe Road

ME156LF

Courtenay Road

ME156XN

Farleigh Heights

ME156AL

Saxon Way

ME156QQ

Old Tovil Road

ME156UT

Brenchley Road

ME156FX

The Laxey

ME156DR

Bockingford Cottages

ME156FP

Rockwell Court

ME156JY

Albert Reed Gardens

ME156YY

Egret Close

ME156ZF

Coombe Road

ME156JF

East Court

ME156FZ

Millbrook Close

ME156DX

Cave Hill

ME156UX

Forest Hill

ME157UD

Loose Road

ME156AY

Cuthbert Close

ME156UJ

Courtenay Road

ME156SQ

Avery Close

ME156XL

Fieldfare Drive