Postcode ME15 6PJ is located in an urban city, within the High Street ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Maidstone West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Collis (Millennium Green).
Maidstone West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from ME15 6PJ.
Maidstone West near ME15 6PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.8 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.8 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Collis (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Collis (Millennium Green) |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £292 per square foot) in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £695,000 | £958 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £371,000 | £362 |
| Terraced | 32 | £297,500 | £325 |
| Flats | 49 | £113,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £160,000 | £288,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £407,500 | £165,975 | £312,500 | £231,750 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £180,000 | £314,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £365,000 | £158,750 | £301,250 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £355,000 | £146,125 | £334,000 | £261,000 |
| 2021 | £455,000 | £158,000 | £355,000 | £270,000 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £185,000 | £398,750 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £575,000 | £161,000 | £382,200 | £282,000 |
| 2024 | £552,000 | £162,500 | £357,500 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £840,000 | £115,000 | £371,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £695,000 | £125,000 | £350,000 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £356 | £263 | £306 | £246 |
| 2017 | £348 | £279 | £299 | £260 |
| 2018 | £324 | £285 | £307 | £275 |
| 2019 | £296 | £261 | £309 | £251 |
| 2020 | £328 | £252 | £288 | £261 |
| 2021 | £364 | £274 | £322 | £291 |
| 2022 | £411 | £293 | £383 | £313 |
| 2023 | £387 | £274 | £318 | £304 |
| 2024 | £419 | £270 | £313 | £313 |
| 2025 | £402 | £216 | £369 | £320 |
| 2026 | £958 | £223 | £372 | £296 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME15 6PJ.
In the ME15 6PJ postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME15 6PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone, ME15 7TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Loose Road, Maidstone, ME15 7BW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Kingsleys | Kingsley Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UL | Walking directions to Kingsleys |
| 0.3 mi | Miller Food and Wine | Knightrider Court, Maidstone, ME15 6LP | Walking directions to Miller Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Stone Street Groceries | Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, ME15 6NA | Walking directions to Stone Street Groceries |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME15 6PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clive Andrew English
High Street - Elected 2 May 2024
Dinesh Khadka
High Street - Elected 2 May 2024
Donna Louise Greenan
High Street - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME15 6PJ records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME15 6PJ in Maidstone West is £240,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ME15 6PJ, including South Borough Primary School (Good), Archbishop Courtenay Primary School (Good) and Maidstone Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME15 6PJ is Maidstone West, about 591 m away.
ME15 6PJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,883 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 ME15 6PJ is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Clive Andrew English (Liberal Democrats), Dinesh Khadka (Liberal Democrats) and Donna Louise Greenan (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.