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Tovil

Interactive map displaying 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