Springate Close Chatham, Maidstone
10 addresses across 1 postcode (ME5), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24210832.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £530,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9).
- 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 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 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Opal Green, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 162 to 165 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reach Healthcare, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | £405,000 | £385,000 | £540,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 1 ME5 9RY | Detached | £530,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 2 ME5 9RY | Detached | £500,000 | New build. |
| 8 Sep 2023 | 3 ME5 9RY | Detached | £495,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 2023 | 9 ME5 9RY | Terraced | £420,000 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 4 ME5 9RY | Terraced | £390,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2023 | 1 ME5 9RY | Detached | £540,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 8 ME5 9RY | Terraced | £390,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 7 ME5 9RY | Terraced | £385,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jan 2023 | 5 ME5 9RY | Terraced | £385,000 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2021 | 6 ME5 9RY | Other | £840,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, detached (3). Built: 2021 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 (61% of about 540 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: in a protected area: 1/1969, 1/1969.
- 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 10 addresses are between 162 m and 165 m above sea level (164 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME5 9RY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maidstone East 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Maidstone Barracks 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Aylesford 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longwood Walderslade | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 29.2 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 54.3 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reach Healthcare | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordswood Pharmacy | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordswood Healthy Living Centre | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Alexandra Hospital | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Opal Green 400 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Tunbury Recreation Ground 1.1 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Hatton Road Allotment 3,080 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Wood | Wood | 180 m north-west |
| Beechy Wood | Wood | 390 m east |
| Malling Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Coal Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Middle Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Oak Springs Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 10 |
10 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swingate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lordswood School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWERS DIRECT LIMITED ME5 8UD | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Condimaniac Limited ME5 8UD | Manufacturers/packers | 390 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| The Exotic Food And Spice Co Ltd ME5 8UD | Manufacturers/packers | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Condimaniac Limited ME5 8UD | Manufacturers/packers | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saracen Fields (3); On or near Green Sands (3); On or near Wildfell Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 77% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- ME5 9RY: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sandstone Rise · Saracen Fields · Longwood · Green Sands · Walderslade Woods · Wildfell Close · Boxley Road · M2 · Lords Wood Lane · M2 · Bell Lane · Lords Wood Lane
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.