Postcode ME14 2FJ is located in an urban city, within the Ringlestone area 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 median sale price in Ringlestone is £275,000 (around £350 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £309,500. The nearest station is Maidstone East, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whatman Park.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,271 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% 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 102 ft away from ME14 2FJ.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 2FJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whatman Park | Large | Walking directions to Whatman Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ringlestone Park | Small | Walking directions to Ringlestone Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £350 per square foot) in Ringlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £536,000 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £421,500 | £366 |
| Terraced | 15 | £308,000 | £380 |
| Flats | 35 | £256,000 | £333 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £178,500 | £303,750 | £255,000 |
| 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 | £405,000 | £297,500 |
| 2026 | £650,000 | £256,000 | £421,500 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £224 | £286 | £297 |
| 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 | £382 | £395 |
| 2026 | £451 | £333 | £366 | £389 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME14 2FJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | Flat 7, Guinevere Point, Waterhouse Avenue, Maidstone, ME14 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Flat 10, Guinevere Point, Waterhouse Avenue, Maidstone, ME14 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £222,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Flat 49, Guinevere Point, Waterhouse Avenue, Maidstone, ME14 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £204,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 55, Guinevere Point, Waterhouse Avenue, Maidstone, ME14 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £192,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 50, Guinevere Point, Waterhouse Avenue, Maidstone, ME14 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the ME14 2FJ postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Serenity School Maidstone | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
Serenity School Maidstone ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | North Borough Junior School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2014. | |
North Borough Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Paul's Infant School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2016. | |
St Paul's Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jun 2016
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME14 2FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Budgens | Chatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2FJ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Chatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2LY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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 | Best-one | 80 Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TW | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME14 2FJ, 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 2FJ 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 other theft.
The median sale price around ME14 2FJ in Ringlestone is £275,000 (about £350 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to ME14 2FJ, including Serenity School Maidstone (Good), North Borough Junior School (Good) and St Paul's Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ME14 2FJ is Maidstone East, about 743 m away.
ME14 2FJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,271 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 2FJ 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).