Postcode ME14 5SE 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 Penenden Heath area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Penenden Heath is £64,100 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Vinters Valley Nature Reserve.
Penenden Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Penenden Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Penenden Heath is £64,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from ME14 5SE.
Penenden Heath near ME14 5SE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vinters Valley Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Vinters Valley Nature Reserve |
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 5SE postcode area, located within Penenden Heath, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.