Rycault Close Maidstone
19 addresses across 1 postcode (ME16), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 24208154.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 1).
- 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 35% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, about 350 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Palace Gardens, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Vine Medical Centre, about 310 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 234 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (7); Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1991-1995 (6); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (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 C (36% of about 1,050 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: 4 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 11/2 128: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- 15/503091: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- H1(15): up to 15 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 14/505311: up to 6 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 15/510179: up to 65 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 16/507491: up to 20 homes, completing (320 m)
- 15/502813: up to 14 homes, completed (390 m)
- H1(17): up to 76 homes, not permissioned (480 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 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 19 addresses are between 27 m and 32 m above sea level (30 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME16 8SW | 100% | 100% | 35% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| Maidstone Barracks 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Maidstone East 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bower Place Maidstone | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Inn Maidstone (Town Centre) Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 35.7 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 50.5 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Vine Medical Centre | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maidstone Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Gstt @ Maidstone Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Maidstone Police Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bower Stores Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palace Gardens 1.5 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cornwallis Playground 1.1 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 170 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Archbishop's Palace | Listed building, Grade I | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Dungeons at the Archbishop's Palace | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Corpus Christi Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Len Bridge, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| The College of All Saints | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Mote Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bydews Woods | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| West Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Dove Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 19 |
6 of the street's 19 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | 250 m | 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 |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 800 m (0.5 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 |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, 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) |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House / Sushi Boss ME16 8SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | Unknown | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill ME16 8SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Westborough Working Mens Club ME16 8SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Hemsley House Nursery School ME16 8HU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Bower Stores ME16 8BG | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2018 |
| M And S Fried Chicken And Pizza ME16 8BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Belash Tandoori ME16 8JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Mace ME16 8JN | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter ME16 8SL | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Avan Supermarket ME16 8JN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| First And Last ME16 8BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Caterlink At St Michaels C Of E Infants School ME16 8ER | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2013 |
| St Michael's CE Junior School ME16 8ER | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Premier Inn ME16 8HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| European School Of Osteopathy (Food) ME16 8SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bower Terrace (30); On or near Vine Mews (25); On or near Bedford Place (21); On or near Orchard Place (20); On or near Terrace Road (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- ME16 8SW: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Warwick Place · Victoria Street · White Rock Place · Bower Terrace · Orchard Place · Hever Gardens · Bower Lane · Terrace Road · Reginald Road · Birnam Square · Bedford Place · Bower Place
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.