Postcode ME15 7EL is located in an urban city, within the Shepway ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea is £57,900 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea is £57,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME15 7EL.
Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea near ME15 7EL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Shepway area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,250 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £466,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £204,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shepway
In the ME15 7EL postcode area, located within Loose Valley & Boughton Monchelsea, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME15 7EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Park News | 192 Loose Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UF | Walking directions to South Park News |
| 0.4 mi | Southern News & General Stores | Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9BQ | Walking directions to Southern News & General Stores |
| 0.4 mi | West Park Mini Mart | West Park Road, Maidstone, ME15 7AG | Walking directions to West Park Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9BQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Northumberland Road, Maidstone, ME15 7SY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.