Postcode ME14 1FW is located in an urban city, within the High Street ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Ringlestone & Central Maidstone area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 469.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £47,800 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Brenchley Gardens.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 469.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £47,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from ME14 1FW.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 1FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Collis (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Collis (Millennium Green) |
| 0.1 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £730,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £124,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £272,500 |
10 year median price trend in High Street
In the ME14 1FW postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 1FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Romney Place, Maidstone, ME15 6SF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6AR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Stone Street Groceries | Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, ME15 6NA | Walking directions to Stone Street Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Miller Food and Wine | Knightrider Court, Maidstone, ME15 6LP | Walking directions to Miller Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.