Postcode ME14 2UY is located in an urban city, within the Penenden Heath 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 Penenden Heath is £307,500 (around £344 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £238,750 and £400,000. The nearest station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 2.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from ME14 2UY.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 2UY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.3 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.7 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whatman Park | Large | Walking directions to Whatman Park |
| 0.2 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £344 per square foot) in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £1,060,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £537,500 | £436 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £400,000 | £393 |
| Terraced | 44 | £272,500 | £312 |
| Flats | 23 | £163,000 | £290 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 | £177,500 | £347,500 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £467,500 | £159,000 | £330,000 | £229,500 |
| 2018 | £411,000 | £165,000 | £375,000 | £234,000 |
| 2019 | £413,750 | £150,000 | £350,000 | £238,000 |
| 2020 | £463,000 | £147,500 | £330,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £166,250 | £350,000 | £251,500 |
| 2022 | £565,500 | £180,000 | £395,000 | £268,500 |
| 2023 | £531,000 | £176,000 | £370,000 | £274,000 |
| 2024 | £543,500 | £177,000 | £400,000 | £279,250 |
| 2025 | £470,000 | £172,500 | £440,000 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £615,000 | £178,750 | £400,000 | £277,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360 | £268 | £322 | £279 |
| 2017 | £352 | £282 | £309 | £270 |
| 2018 | £343 | £288 | £329 | £278 |
| 2019 | £374 | £256 | £335 | £257 |
| 2020 | £327 | £283 | £314 | £281 |
| 2021 | £381 | £279 | £338 | £291 |
| 2022 | £429 | £293 | £375 | £301 |
| 2023 | £384 | £282 | £350 | £314 |
| 2024 | £400 | £321 | £366 | £317 |
| 2025 | £392 | £300 | £355 | £306 |
| 2026 | £460 | £280 | £395 | £320 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME14 2UY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 69E, Lower Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2UU | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 40, Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 2RF | Other | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 43, Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 2RH | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 29, Scott Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TA | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 5C, Elizabeth House, Alexandra Street, Maidstone, ME14 2BX | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the ME14 2UY postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME14 2UY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hursts | Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TJ | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 86,88 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 2FE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Peel Street Stores | 36 Peel Street, Maidstone, ME14 2SB | Walking directions to Peel Street Stores |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Maidstone, ME14 1UL | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
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 2UY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Naghi
Penenden Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Richard John Walter Conyard
Penenden Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Tony Peter Harwood
Penenden Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME14 2UY 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around ME14 2UY in Penenden Heath is £307,500 (about £344 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to ME14 2UY, including MEPA ACADEMY (Good), North Borough Junior School (Good) and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME14 2UY is Maidstone East, about 190 m away.
ME14 2UY 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 2UY is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Naghi (Liberal Democrats), Richard John Walter Conyard (Liberal Democrats) and Tony Peter Harwood (Liberal Democrats).