Postcode ME15 8EF is located in an urban city, within the Bearsted & Downswood ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton is £58,400 per year. The nearest station is Bearsted located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton is £58,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME15 8EF.
Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton near ME15 8EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bearsted located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 in Bearsted & Downswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,250 up to £2,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £667,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £337,100 |
10 year median price trend in Bearsted & Downswood
In the ME15 8EF postcode area, located within Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME15 8EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | Deringwood Drive, Maidstone, ME15 8XW | Walking directions to Premier Express |
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.