Upper Stone Street Tovil, Maidstone
74 addresses across 1 postcode (ME15), about 280 m long. USRN 24210905.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (A: 3).
- 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.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hayle Park Nature Reserve, is about 180 m 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 37 to 41 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 The College Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 140 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2017 | 8 ME15 6EX | Other | £940,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 May 2017 | 2 - 6 ME15 6EX | Other | £823,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jun 2016 | 2 - 6 ME15 6EX | Other | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2023 (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 C (46% of about 970 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)
- 15/505441: up to 108 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 10/0256: up to 272 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 11/2 009: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- 12/0980: up to 27 homes, completed (370 m)
- 16/506707: up to 12 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- H1(26): up to 20 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 17/502355: up to 22 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 11/1229: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (470 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
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 74 addresses are between 37 m and 41 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Maidstone Barracks 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| East Farleigh 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farleigh Hill Tesco Tovil | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 36.8 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 50.3 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The College Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maidstone Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Longford Dental Centre | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Gstt @ Maidstone Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Maidstone Police Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Maidstone Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hayle Park Nature Reserve 15 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.8 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hayle Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m south-east. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hayle Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m south-east |
| Abbey Gate Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bydews Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) west |
| The College of All Saints | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Len Bridge, Mill Street | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Mote Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 200 m north-east |
| Bydews Woods | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Limekiln Shaw | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Mangravet Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Barn Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 74 | 74 |
None of the street's 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New Line Learning Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Tiger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loose Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco ME15 6RQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Lidl ME15 6RG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Coffee Beam ME15 6RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Goachers Brewery Limited ME15 6TA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| White Oaks ME15 6NE | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering ME15 6LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Royal Papermill ME15 6QS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Londis And Post Office ME15 6RB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Oriental Chef ME15 6RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Farleigh Hill (11); On or near Rockwell Court (4); On or near Wharfdale Square (3); On or near Passmore Way (2); On or near Straw Mill Hill (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band A, house, semi-detached (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band A, house, end-terrace (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band A, house, mid-terrace (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ME15 6EX: 74 addresses of 84 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Passmore Way · Rockwell Court · Harris Place · Quarry Fields · Wharfdale Square · Woodbridge Drive · Farleigh Hill · Cave Hill · Straw Mill Hill · Postmill Drive · The Quern · Burial Ground 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.