Cavalry Drive Maidstone
1 address across 1 postcode (ME14), about 110 m long. USRN 24210705.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Maidstone costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whatman Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brewer Street, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 134 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 2026 (10).
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 C (46% of about 1,750 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 16/507471: up to 310 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 17/502432: up to 295 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 05/2350.: up to 192 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 09/0862: up to 114 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 17/500532: up to 10 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 15/504114: up to 18 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 10./1956: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- 17/500419: up to 192 homes, completed (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 11 addresses are between 12 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME14 1NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maidstone East 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Maidstone Barracks 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Maidstone | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 34.3 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 51.3 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brewer Street | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ancura Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakwood Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gstt @ Maidstone Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sheerness Police Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whatman Park 9.8 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Invicta Park 16 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m south-east. 79 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south-east |
| Little Buckland Farm Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cenotaph | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Grove House | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Len Bridge, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Tithe barn, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Mote Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Quarry Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Springfield Grove | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Dove Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Upper Cut | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sandling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Invicta Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Service Station ME14 2RL | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Springfield Supermarket ME14 2FJ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| The Flower Pot ME14 2RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Serenity School Maidstone Ltd ME14 2LP | School/college/university | 200 m | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Jade Garden ME14 2RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Super Pizza Maidstone ME14 2RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab ME14 2RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Mango Tree Indian Takeaway ME14 2RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Wok U Like ME14 2RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Ramaailo Catering Limited Gurkhas Sekuwa Corner ME14 2RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| Momo Kitchen ME14 2RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Namaste Mini Market ME14 2RH | Retailers - other | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Brickmakers Arms ME14 2SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2009 |
| Everest Cash And Carry ME14 2RF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2026 |
| Fantastic Chicken/The Grill/Slutty Buns/Wanna Smash/Fatziki/Zeus On The Loose ME14 2RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Wood (50); On or near Mill Lane (39); On or near Sandling Road (25); On or near Bambridge Court (12); On or near Albert Street (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ME14 1NA: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mill Lane · Watermark Road · Hollander Mews · Rag Walk · Mill Wood · Rosalind Drive · Chimney Avenue · Waterhouse Avenue · Albert Street · Balston Road · Spring Field · Thurlestone Court
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.