Islip Close Maidstone
5 addresses across 1 postcode (ME15), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24208397.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- 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 B; 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 West, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 380 m away, and Hayle Park Nature Reserve (15 hectares) is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The College Practice, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 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
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2012 onwards (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
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 B (45% of about 660 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)
- 17/502355: up to 22 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- H1(26): up to 20 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- 11/1229: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- 10/1478: up to 35 homes, completed (340 m)
- 16/506707: up to 12 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- 14/506460: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- H1(17): up to 76 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 11/2 009: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 5 addresses are between 31 m and 33 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME15 6ZW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Maidstone Barracks 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Maidstone East 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Courtenay Road Tovil | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 36.3 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 50.8 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The College Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maidstone Pharmacy | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The White House Dental Surgery | 370 m |
| Hospital | Gstt @ Maidstone Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Maidstone Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest X Leisure Maidstone, Barker Road Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,230 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hayle Park Nature Reserve 15 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The College of All Saints, a scheduled monument, 730 m (0.5 miles) north. 68 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The College of All Saints | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Masters House | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hayle Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The College Gateway (All Saints Parish Room) and the College Tower | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Dungeons at the Archbishop's Palace | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Tithe barn, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Mote Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Bydews Woods | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Limekiln Shaw | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Mangravet Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Dove Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 190 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Invicta Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather ME15 6UW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Premier Store / K's Chicken ME15 6UW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Tovil Community Centre ME15 6FG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering ME15 6LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Maidstone Food And Wine ME15 6PW | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2017 |
| The Royal Papermill ME15 6QS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Owl And Bear Daycare ME15 6SX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Betsy Clara Nursing Home ME15 6UN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Londis And Post Office ME15 6RB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Oriental Chef ME15 6RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Lidl ME15 6RG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Smarties Nursery ME15 6TL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| The Coffee Beam ME15 6RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Langton Way (30); On or near Courtenay Road (21); On or near Arundel Square (12); On or near Islip Close (10); On or near Howley Way (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- ME15 6ZW: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Howley Way · Runcie Close · Tovil Road · Barfreston Close · Ufford Close · Morton Way · Courtenay Road · Forest Hill · Eccleston Road · Tovil Road · Arundel Square · Hearne 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.