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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
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Tovil

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Tovil area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,500 up to £695,000.

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
Detached5£475,000
Flats10£190,000
Semi-Detached22£326,500
Terraced33£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

ME156YL

The Tail Race

ME157UD

Loose Road

ME156GQ

Lacock Gardens

ME156YR

Coombe Road

ME156ZH

Ufford Close

ME156DN

Cripple Street

ME156GW

Watersmeet Close

ME156UL

Courtenay Road

ME156ZW

Islip Close

ME156FN

The Head Race

ME156YW

Millers Wharf

ME156RP

Tovil Green

ME156ZU

Coombe Road

ME156AB

Stoneacre Court

ME156AN

Tovil Green Lane

ME156FS

Flood Hatch

ME156UX

Forest Hill

ME156ZG

Morton Way

ME156ZJ

Runcie Close

ME156ZY

Redstart Avenue

ME156AQ

Kings Row

ME156UH

Brenchley Road

ME156QT

Tovil

ME156XY

Launder Way

ME156AD

Passmore Way

ME156AY

Cuthbert Close

ME156DW

Hayle Place

ME156RA

Higham Close

ME156UG

Coombe Road

ME156FH

Gleneagles Drive

ME156QG

Old Tovil Road

ME156SZ

Avington Close

ME156TA

Tovil Green Business Park

ME156TH

Forest Hill

ME156GT

Lacock Gardens

ME156UF

Newchurch Road

ME156TQ

Woolaston Close

ME156AZ

Armstrong Road

ME156UP

Coombe Road

ME156YX

Gosling Walk

ME156FE

The Spillway

ME156QL

Tovil Road

ME156ZN

Coombe Road

ME156ZS

Monarch Close

ME156FJ

Caernarvon Drive

ME156SE

Higham Close

ME156YP

Grebe Way

ME156ZL

Hughenden Reach

ME156EX

Upper Stone Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.