Postcode ME14 1GL is located in an urban city, within the Ringlestone ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Ringlestone & Central Maidstone area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £46,999 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Whatman Park.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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 per household in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £46,999 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from ME14 1GL.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 1GL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.8 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whatman Park | Large | Walking directions to Whatman Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Allington (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Allington (Millennium Green) |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Ringlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £437,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £385,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £303,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ringlestone
In the ME14 1GL postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 1GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0YL | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Peel Street Stores | 36 Peel Street, Maidstone, ME14 2SB | Walking directions to Peel Street Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TJ | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Chatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2LY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 86,88 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME14 1GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Thompson
Ringlestone - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.