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Overview

Postcode TN12 0PU is located in a rural town, within the Staplehurst area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Staplehurst area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Staplehurst is £61,567 per year. The median sale price in Staplehurst is £360,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £458,950. The nearest station is Staplehurst, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Village Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Staplehurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,352 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Staplehurst has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Staplehurst is £61,567 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN12 0PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Staplehurst near TN12 0PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Staplehurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN12 0PU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Staplehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Staplehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN12 0PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe Village GreenSmallWalking directions to The Village Green

Area Profile

Population
548
Population density
2,653.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.41(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.52(+42%)
Shoplifting
7.12(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-15%)
Other theft
4.38(-22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
486
88.69%
Other White
15
2.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
2.37%
Indian
10
1.82%
Other Asian
9
1.64%
Total population: 548

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
26.49%
Level 3 (A level)
102
24.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
15.51%
No qualifications
58
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
35.68%
Owns outright
75
35.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
12.68%
Other social rented
23
10.8%
Shared ownership
7
3.29%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Staplehurst

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £459K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Staplehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Staplehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£550,000£410
Flats2£383,225£458
Semi-Detached41£360,000£398
Terraced24£282,750£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Staplehurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Staplehurst.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£440,000£267,500£220,000
2017£429,975£310,000£271,250
2018£445,000£310,000£259,000
2019£469,995£339,495£240,500
2020£514,998£344,749£260,500
2021£489,995£348,000£290,250
2022£569,995£410,995£305,000
2023£554,995£380,000£300,000
2024£550,000£375,000£295,000
2025£547,500£370,000£290,000
2026£535,000£356,250£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Staplehurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Staplehurst.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£317£333
2017£336£310£344
2018£358£348£339
2019£366£348£332
2020£355£360£334
2021£378£375£367
2022£400£421£390
2023£399£422£398
2024£374£381£389
2025£384£385£367
2026£428£409£360
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Staplehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Staplehurst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 0PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN12 0PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 2025New Oak, Marden Road, Tonbridge, TN12 0PDDetachedFreehold£770,000
05 Dec 20253, Braganza Drive, Tonbridge, TN12 0GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
29 Jul 20253, Pennefather Close, Tonbridge, TN12 0GRDetachedFreehold£469,000
24 Jul 202543, Lime Trees, Tonbridge, TN12 0SSDetachedFreehold£630,000
16 Jan 202656, Jeffery Close, Tonbridge, TN12 0THSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the TN12 0PU postcode area, located within Staplehurst, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TN12 0PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryStaplehurst SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN12 0PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN12 0PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sStation Road, Maidstone, TN12 0QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miStation NewsagentsStation Road, Maidstone, TN12 0QHWalking directions to Station Newsagents
0.4 miSparThe Parade, Maidstone, TN12 0LAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMcColl'sOffen's Drive, Maidstone, TN12 0LAWalking directions to McColl's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN12 0PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Anthony Perry

Staplehurst - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Paddy Riordan

Staplehurst - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Katie Jane Lotte Lam

Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMaidstoneE07000110
Parliamentary ConstituencyWeald of KentE14001570
WardStaplehurstE05015613
ParishStaplehurstE04004970
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)StaplehurstE02005086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Maidstone 019AE01024406
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2008-08-01

Frequently asked questions about TN12 0PU

Is TN12 0PU (Staplehurst) safe?

The area around TN12 0PU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TN12 0PU?

The median sale price around TN12 0PU in Staplehurst is £360,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN12 0PU?

There is 1 school close to TN12 0PU, including Staplehurst School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TN12 0PU?

The closest station to TN12 0PU is Staplehurst, about 715 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN12 0PU?

TN12 0PU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN12 0PU (Staplehurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent covering TN12 0PU is Katie Jane Lotte Lam (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Anthony Perry (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paddy Riordan (Conservative and Unionist Party).