Postcode ME15 8SQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mallards Way Park.
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 0.0% 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 8SQ.
Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton near ME15 8SQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mallards Way Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mallards Way Park |
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 8SQ postcode area, located within Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME15 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | Deringwood Drive, Maidstone, ME15 8XW | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 31 Egremont Road, Maidstone, ME15 8LH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Egremont Road, Maidstone, ME15 8LH | Walking directions to The Co-operative 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.