Postcode ME14 1LQ 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 151.7 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 Barracks located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 151.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £47,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from ME14 1LQ.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 1LQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.2 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whatman Park | Large | Walking directions to Whatman Park |
| 0.2 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Allington (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Allington (Millennium Green) |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Ringlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 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 | 1 | £422,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £217,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ringlestone
In the ME14 1LQ postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 1LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0YL | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 86,88 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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 | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.