Postcode ME14 5LX is located in an urban city, within the Grove Green & Vinters Park ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Grove Green area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Grove Green is £65,700 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. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Vinters Valley Nature Reserve.
Grove Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Grove Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Grove Green is £65,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from ME14 5LX.
Grove Green near ME14 5LX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.9 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 1 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vinters Valley Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Vinters Valley Nature Reserve |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Grove Green & Vinters Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £556,250 |
| Flats | 14 | £224,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £397,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £314,000 |
10 year median price trend in Grove Green & Vinters Park
In the ME14 5LX postcode area, located within Grove Green, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 5LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Foley Park News | 1 Hatherall Road, Maidstone, ME14 5HE | Walking directions to Foley Park News |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 2FE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 80 Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Hursts | Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TJ | Walking directions to Hursts |
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.