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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £46,999 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whatman Park.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has an average 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.
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 (about £350 per square foot) in Ringlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £452,000 | £408 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £375,000 | £359 |
| Terraced | 14 | £305,500 | £399 |
| Flats | 38 | £235,000 | £337 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £637,500 | £179,250 | £303,750 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | — | £157,500 | £310,000 | £235,000 |
| 2018 | £434,000 | £175,000 | £320,000 | £248,000 |
| 2019 | £450,000 | £156,250 | £263,500 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | — | £241,615 | £350,000 | £240,250 |
| 2021 | £590,000 | £247,000 | £415,000 | £311,500 |
| 2022 | £547,500 | £210,000 | £439,995 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £348,000 | £246,500 | £383,500 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | £642,000 | £260,000 | £480,000 | £277,500 |
| 2025 | £437,000 | £225,000 | £395,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £650,000 | £258,000 | £442,500 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £348 | £218 | £286 | £302 |
| 2017 | — | £254 | £321 | £334 |
| 2018 | £352 | £259 | £338 | £325 |
| 2019 | £295 | £270 | £345 | £284 |
| 2020 | — | £328 | £305 | £321 |
| 2021 | £402 | £314 | £355 | £341 |
| 2022 | £377 | £320 | £385 | £363 |
| 2023 | £337 | £356 | £393 | £386 |
| 2024 | £290 | £342 | £373 | £377 |
| 2025 | £379 | £334 | £412 | £396 |
| 2026 | £451 | £343 | £366 | £343 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME14 1LQ.
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.
Elected local representatives for ME14 1LQ, 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
The area around ME14 1LQ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around ME14 1LQ in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £271,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to ME14 1LQ, including Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), The Maplesden Noakes School (Good) and Brunswick House Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME14 1LQ is Maidstone Barracks, about 328 m away.
ME14 1LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Maidstone and Malling covering ME14 1LQ is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Thompson (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.