Postcode ME14 4DX is located in an urban city, within the Bearsted & Downswood ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Bearsted & Downswood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bearsted & Downswood is £54,900 per year. The nearest station is Bearsted located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Bearsted Woodland Trust.
Bearsted & Downswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Bearsted & Downswood has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bearsted & Downswood is £54,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from ME14 4DX.
Bearsted & Downswood near ME14 4DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bearsted located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bearsted | N/A | Walking directions to Bearsted |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bearsted Woodland Trust | Large | Walking directions to Bearsted Woodland Trust |
| 0.5 mi | Bearsted Woodland Trust | Medium | Walking directions to Bearsted Woodland Trust |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 in Bearsted & Downswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,250 up to £2,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £667,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £337,100 |
10 year median price trend in Bearsted & Downswood
In the ME14 4DX postcode area, located within Bearsted & Downswood, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 4DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luckys of Bearsted Green | 4 The Green (West), Bearsted, ME14 4DN | Walking directions to Luckys of Bearsted Green |
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.