Postcode ME5 9DE is located in an urban city, within the Boxley Downs ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Boxley & Detling area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boxley & Detling is £76,242 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Tunbury Park and Playground.
Boxley & Detling has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Boxley & Detling has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 2.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Boxley & Detling is £76,242 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from ME5 9DE.
Boxley & Detling near ME5 9DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chatham located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tunbury Park and Playground | Small | Walking directions to Tunbury Park and Playground |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Boxley Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,250 up to £2,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £168,360 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 31 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Boxley Downs
In the ME5 9DE postcode area, located within Boxley & Detling, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 9DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Robin Hood Lane, Medway, ME5 9NT | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME5 9DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen Roy Thompson
Boxley Downs - Elected 2 May 2024
Vanessa Ann Jones
Boxley Downs - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Whately
Faversham and Mid Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.