Postcode ME15 7LU 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 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Steve's Wreck.
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 7LU.
Parkwood & Senacre near ME15 7LU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Old Steve's Wreck | Small | Walking directions to Old Steve's Wreck |
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 7LU postcode area, located within Parkwood & Senacre, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME15 7LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Northumberland Road, Maidstone, ME15 7SY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME15 9NN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Maidstone, ME15 8HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Willington Stores & Post Office | Maidstone, ME15 8HD | Walking directions to Willington Stores & Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Southern News & General Stores | Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9BQ | Walking directions to Southern News & General Stores |
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.