Postcode ME15 7LR is located in an urban city, within the Shepway ward of Maidstone in the South East region , and forms part of the Parkwood & Senacre area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Parkwood & Senacre is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Parkwood & Senacre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Parkwood & Senacre has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Parkwood & Senacre is £42,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME15 7LR.
Parkwood & Senacre near ME15 7LR 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £352,000 in Shepway area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,250 up to £640,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £213,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £275,000 |
10 years price trend in Shepway
In the ME15 7LR postcode area, located within Parkwood & Senacre, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Northumberland Road, Maidstone, ME15 7SY | |
| 0.5 mi | Southern News & General Stores | Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9BQ | |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9BQ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | CRiSP iNNS | Northumberland Road, Maidstone, ME15 7SY | |
| 0.2 mi | Greggs | Northumberland Road, Maidstone, ME15 7LL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.