Postcode ME14 1QJ 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 1118.8 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 1118.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.7% 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 161 ft away from ME14 1QJ.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 1QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £730,000 |
| Flats | 48 | £136,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £275,000 |
10 years price trend in High Street
In the ME14 1QJ postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.