Quarry Square Maidstone
26 addresses across 3 postcodes (ME14), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24201244.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £197,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 20, D: 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 East, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brenchley Gardens, is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brewer Street, about 370 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2019 | 4 ME14 2UN | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2004 | 4 ME14 2UN | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 3 ME14 2UN | Terraced | £97,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2001 | 4 ME14 2UN | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 4 ME14 2UN | Terraced | £20,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 5 ME14 2UN | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Flat (12); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (18); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (20); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (51% of about 980 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)
- 09/1236: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- 16/507276: up to 8 homes, completed (360 m)
- 15/504114: up to 18 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 17/500419: up to 192 homes, completed (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 17/500532: up to 10 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 10./1956: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 15/506036: up to 11 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 15/509762: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (510 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 37 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME14 2UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME14 2UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME14 2UW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maidstone East 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Maidstone Barracks 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esso Garage Maidstone | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 51.8 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brewer Street | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ancura Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albion Place (Dental Surgery) | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Maidstone | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Sheerness Police Station | 290 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Boxley Cashzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brenchley Gardens 1.6 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whatman Park 9.8 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 20 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grove House, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m south-west. 183 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 12 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove House | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south-west |
| Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cenotaph | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery (Chillington House) | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Len Bridge, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Tithe barn, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Mote Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Quarry Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Springfield Grove | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Upper Fullingpits Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Dove Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 25 | 26 |
1 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Invicta Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sandling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Elephants Nursery ME14 2UG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Londis Esso Boxley ME14 2TJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2022 |
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) ME14 2TW | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2007 |
| Kent Best Buy (Ltd) ME14 2UL | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2016 |
| The Redemption Cafe ME14 1UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| St Lukes 60S+ ME14 5BE | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Ltd ME14 1UN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School ME14 1UA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2016 |
| The Party Pod ME14 1UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| United Response ME14 2SQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2010 |
| Genuine Dining Company At Kent County Council ME14 1XQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Spice Hut ME14 1RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The Eagle ME14 1RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Hare And Hounds ME14 2UY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Choice Support ME14 1UT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 |
| Other crime | 29 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Prison (49); On or near Petrol Station (47); On or near Bluett Street (37); On or near Quarry Square (24); On or near Well Road (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Bonnies Cafe (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ME14 1ED) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
James Street · Bluett Street · Well Road · Waterlow Road · Staceys Street · Hardy Street · Grecian Street · Wheeler Street · Penenden Street · Alexandra Street · Camden Street · Salisbury 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.