Postcode ME7 3LY is located in a rural village, within the Boxley Downs ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Boxley & Detling area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Boxley & Detling is £61,900 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Boxley & Detling has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Boxley & Detling has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME7 3LY.
Boxley & Detling near ME7 3LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Boxley Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,250 up to £3,940,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £168,360 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £292,750 |
10 year median price trend in Boxley Downs
In the ME7 3LY postcode area, located within Boxley & Detling, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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.