Postcode ME5 9JQ 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 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Boxley & Detling is £61,900 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 27.7 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 2.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Boxley & Detling is £61,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 9JQ.
Boxley & Detling near ME5 9JQ 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.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Boxley Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £3,940,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £347,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £282,000 |
10 years price trend in Boxley Downs
In the ME5 9JQ postcode area, located within Boxley & Detling, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Tunbury Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Lordswood School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Swingate Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.