Bentlif Close Maidstone
9 addresses across 1 postcode (ME16), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24200116.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £443,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Maidstone costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Maidstone Barracks, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Whatman Park (9.8 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bower Mount Medical Practice, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £443,000 | £443,000 | £443,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £405,100 | £405,100 | £405,100 |
| 2009 | 1 | £243,000 | £243,000 | £243,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2018 | 6 ME16 0EH | Detached | £443,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 7 ME16 0EH | Detached | £405,100 | |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 3 ME16 0EH | Detached | £243,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | 3 ME16 0EH | Detached | £200,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 145 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Maidstone in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,668 | £1,946 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,059 | £3,615 | £4,171 | £5,005 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 28 October 2026 to 3 November 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 36 m and 39 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME16 0EH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maidstone Barracks 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Maidstone East 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Buckland Lane Allington | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Maidstone (Town Centre) Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 50.3 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bower Mount Medical Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allington Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakwood Dental Practice | 180 m |
| Hospital | Gstt @ Maidstone Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Sheerness Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Maidstone Castle Road, Castle Road Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,110 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whatman Park 9.8 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,380 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Little Buckland Farm Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Buckland Farm Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Len Bridge, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Tithe barn, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Palace Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Oak Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Dove Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Upper Cut | Tidal water | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Maidstone: see them on the Maidstone page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Augustine Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lulworth House And Residential Home ME16 0EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Taksim Mezze And Grill ME16 0HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Pippin ME16 0DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Heath Farm College ME16 0ER | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Tesco ME16 0DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Tuesday Cafe ME16 0DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Fairlawn Care Home ME16 0ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Home Bargains ME16 0DT | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Cedardale Residential Home ME16 0HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Allington Baptist Church ME16 0DT | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter ME16 0DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| New Leaf Cafe ME16 0DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Brunswick House Primary School ME16 0QQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Jun 2011 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School ME16 0QQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Poplar Pre-School ME16 0AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clement Court (12); On or near Trapham Road (10); On or near Brunell Close (7); On or near Elvington Close (5); On or near Vicary Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 28 October 2026 to 3 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ME16 0EH: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Hazlitt Drive · Vicary Way · Brunell Close · Riverhead Close · Chipstead Close · Mountsfield Close · Buckland Lane · Clement Court · Trapham Road · Elvington Close · Cloudberry Close · Palmar Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.