Postcode ME14 2BQ is located in an urban city, within the Penenden Heath ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Penenden Heath area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Penenden Heath is £64,100 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Brenchley Gardens.
Penenden Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Penenden Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Penenden Heath is £64,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME14 2BQ.
Penenden Heath near ME14 2BQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.7 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.9 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.5 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 2BQ postcode area, located within Penenden Heath, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | 80 Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Hursts | Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TJ | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.2 mi | Peel Street Stores | 36 Peel Street, Maidstone, ME14 2SB | Walking directions to Peel Street Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 2FE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Foley Park News | 1 Hatherall Road, Maidstone, ME14 5HE | Walking directions to Foley Park News |
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.