Postcode ME14 2PQ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.8 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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 0 ft away from ME14 2PQ.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 2PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £543,500 |
| Flats | 28 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £407,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Penenden Heath
In the ME14 2PQ postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Paul's Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | North Borough Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Sandling Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.