Finsley End Otham, Maidstone
11 addresses across 1 postcode (ME17), about 20 m long. USRN 24210800.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £620,000 across 9 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 3.6 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 104 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 Wallis Avenue, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | £620,000 | £530,000 | £720,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 7 ME17 3XX | Detached | £720,000 | New build. |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 8 ME17 3XX | Detached | £550,000 | New build. |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 9 ME17 3XX | Detached | £575,000 | New build. |
| 9 May 2025 | 10 ME17 3XX | Detached | £630,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 3 ME17 3XX | Detached | £620,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 5 ME17 3XX | Detached | £714,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 6 ME17 3XX | Detached | £530,000 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 4 ME17 3XX | Detached | £625,000 | New build. |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 2 ME17 3XX | Detached | £565,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 1 ME17 3XX | Detached | £575,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 134 m². Most common: House, detached (10). Built: 2025 (9); 2024 (1).
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 (26% of about 1,390 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.
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 104 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME17 3XX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bearsted 317,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hollingbourne 62,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Avery Lane Otham | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 54.1 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wallis Avenue | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Senacre Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Maidstone | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police Recruitment | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | SGN Ltd - Parkwood Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,620 m² | 100 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,500 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Synyards, and path between front door and road, a listed building (Grade I), 650 m (0.4 miles) north. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Synyards, and path between front door and road | Listed building, Grade I | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Gore Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Mote Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belts Wood | Wood | 150 m north-west |
| Bicknor Wood | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| East Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Langley Loch | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Silver Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Langley Park | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Senacre Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd ME17 3FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Costa Coffee ME17 3FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Subway ME17 3FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Maidstone Charity Shop ME17 3FU | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Toby Carvery Maidstone ME17 3FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- ME17 3XX: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Fernbank Grove · Spring Hill Road · Fountain Crescent · Baxenden Close · Woodnook Place · Rossendale Road · New Hey Road · Hambledon Road · Irwell Road · Westfield Drive · Stacksteads Place · Broadclough 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.