Postcode ME14 1RU is located in an urban city, within the Penenden Heath 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 143.1 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 7,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME14 1RU.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 1RU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £477,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £182,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £424,750 |
| Terraced | 63 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penenden Heath
In the ME14 1RU postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 86,88 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 2FE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Hursts | Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TJ | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.3 mi | Letsco Suppermarket | Pudding Lane, Maidstone, ME14 1FN | Walking directions to Letsco Suppermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6AR | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.