Postcode ME14 9YE is located in an urban city, within the Penenden Heath ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Ringlestone & Central Maidstone area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ringlestone & Central Maidstone is £46,999 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Whatman Park.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from ME14 9YE.
Ringlestone & Central Maidstone near ME14 9YE 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 in Penenden Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £506,250 |
| Flats | 24 | £181,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £439,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £272,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penenden Heath
In the ME14 9YE postcode area, located within Ringlestone & Central Maidstone, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME14 9YE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 86,88 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Hursts | Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2TJ | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 2FE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Letsco Suppermarket | Pudding Lane, Maidstone, ME14 1FN | Walking directions to Letsco Suppermarket |
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: 16/01/2026.