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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 moderate 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 £56,155 per year. 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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Tovil area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,500 up to £800,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tovil over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£475,000£4,399
Flats13£185,000£2,813
Semi-Detached22£332,000£4,624
Terraced26£282,500£4,664

10 years median price trend in Tovil

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

All postcodes in Tovil

ME156TH

Forest Hill

ME156GW

Watersmeet Close

ME156UL

Courtenay Road

ME156RR

Lower Tovil

ME156YN

The Hurstings

ME156AZ

Armstrong Road

ME156UF

Newchurch Road

ME156XB

Stockett Lane

ME156SP

Forest Hill

ME156ZP

Regent Close

ME156YX

Gosling Walk

ME156XF

Hayle Mill Road

ME156AU

Wharfdale Square

ME156GY

The Boatyard

ME156TB

Bridgeside Mews

ME156ZT

Strachan Close

ME156FQ

The Penstocks

ME156QN

Eccleston Road

ME156XY

Launder Way

ME156UU

Forest Hill

ME156JD

West Court

ME156ZU

Coombe Road

ME150PP

Stockett Lane

ME156AB

Stoneacre Court

ME156QD

Hearne Court

ME156UB

Quarry Road

ME156DU

Cave Hill

ME156FL

Straw Mill Hill

ME156XR

Hayle Mill Road

ME156QU

Allnutt Mill Close

ME156QW

Church Road

ME156GD

Tattershall Road

ME156GT

Lacock Gardens

ME156UE

Coombe Road

ME156FF

The Stampers

ME156YR

Coombe Road

ME156QL

Tovil Road

ME156RQ

Farleigh Hill

ME156DZ

Passmore Way

ME156UW

Courtenay Road

ME156FW

Flume End

ME156RE

St Stephens Square

ME156BF

Wharfdale Square

ME156RU

Beaconsfield Road

ME156DT

Hayle Mill Road

ME156ZY

Redstart Avenue

ME156BP

Harris Place

ME156RA

Higham Close

ME156SZ

Avington Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.