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ME14 2NG

Gibraltar Lane

Ringlestone

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Detailed insights for ME14 2NG

Overview

Postcode ME14 2NG 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 East, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ringlestone Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £46,999 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from ME14 2NG.

Flood risk

Low

Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 2NG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME14 2NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRinglestone ParkSmallWalking directions to Ringlestone Park

Area Profile

Population
501
Population density
3,512.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.59(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.84(-12%)
Other theft
6.71(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-20%)
Public order
3.61(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
414
82.63%
Other White
26
5.19%
Roma
12
2.4%
Indian
10
2%
Pakistani
10
2%
Total population: 501

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
28.43%
Level 3 (A level)
76
18.31%
No qualifications
64
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
13.98%
Total 16+ residents: 415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
93
44.93%
Owns outright
70
33.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
17.39%
Other social rented
5
2.42%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.45%
Total households: 207

Property prices in Ringlestone

Median price£271,250
Price per sq ft£350
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £300K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ringlestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£452,000£408
Semi-Detached3£375,000£359
Terraced14£305,500£399
Flats38£235,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ringlestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ringlestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ringlestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ringlestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ringlestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ringlestone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME14 2NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME14 2NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 20262, Ringlestone Crescent, Maidstone, ME14 2NESemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
04 Feb 202517, Sheridan Close, Maidstone, ME14 2QPTerracedFreehold£203,000
28 Mar 2025141, Chatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
24 Apr 202614, Castle View, Maidstone, ME14 2BYDetachedFreehold£650,000
14 Feb 20253, Castle View, Maidstone, ME14 2BYOtherFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the ME14 2NG postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME14 2NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Paul's Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNorth Borough Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySandling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 2NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME14 2NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparChatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2NEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLondisChatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2LYWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).

Band A£1,603
Band B£1,870
Band C£2,137
Band D£2,404
Band E£2,938
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,808

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME14 2NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Thompson

Ringlestone - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Helen Grant

Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMaidstoneE07000110
Parliamentary ConstituencyMaidstone and MallingE14001349
WardRinglestoneE05015610
ParishMaidstone, unparished areaE43000297
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ringlestone & Central MaidstoneE02005071
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Maidstone 004EE01024384
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME14 2NG

Is ME14 2NG (Ringlestone & Central Maidstone) safe?

The area around ME14 2NG records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near ME14 2NG?

The median sale price around ME14 2NG in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £271,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME14 2NG?

There are 7 schools close to ME14 2NG, including St Paul's Infant School (Good), North Borough Junior School (Good) and Sandling Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ME14 2NG?

ME14 2NG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME14 2NG (Ringlestone & Central Maidstone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Maidstone and Malling covering ME14 2NG 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).

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Data Sources

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.