Postcode ME14 2QS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 78.0 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 Barracks located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ringlestone Park.
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.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from ME14 2QS.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.8 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ringlestone Park | Small | Walking directions to Ringlestone Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Ringlestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £422,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £217,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ringlestone
In the ME14 2QS postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 2QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ringlestone Londis | Chatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2LY | Walking directions to Ringlestone Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Chatham Road, Maidstone, ME14 2NE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.