Wilson Close Maidstone
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME15), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24201674.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £440,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, 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 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 Bearsted, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Medical Centre Group, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £380,500 | £300,000 | £461,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2024 | 4 ME15 8AP | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2020 | 5 ME15 8AP | Detached | £461,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2020 | 4 ME15 8AP | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2012 | 6 ME15 8AP | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2011 | 1 ME15 8AP | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2005 | 8 ME15 8AP | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 6 ME15 8AP | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 2 ME15 8AP | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 27 Jul 1995 | 5 ME15 8AP | Detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 (44% of about 590 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)
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 8 addresses are between 78 m and 82 m above sea level (80 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME15 8AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME15 8AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bearsted 317,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Maidstone West 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Maidstone East 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Freeman Way Senacre Wood | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Kent Parking Services | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 36.8 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 53 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Medical Centre Group | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shepway Pharmacy & Health Clinic | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kent Smile Studio | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Maidstone | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police Headquarters | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Maidstone - Willington Street Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3,030 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 60 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,370 m² | 360 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,890 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gore Court, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gore Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Willington Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Farm Cottages | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Mote Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fullers Shaw | Wood | 110 m north-east |
| Wiles Shaw | Wood | 150 m south-east |
| East Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Penfold Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Lilk Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senacre Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Greenfields Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh Academy Molehill | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Madginford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Line Learning Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh Academy Langley Park | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Court Care Home ME15 7TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Ivy League Care Limited ME15 8HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Arda Kebab And Fish Bar ME15 8QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Everyday Convenience Store (Premier) ME15 8QF | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Mandarin House ME15 8QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| India Village ME15 8QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Tovil Scout Group ME15 8HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2003 |
| Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School ME15 8QQ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Oakley House (Kent) ME15 7LG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Willington Stores And Post Office ME15 8HD | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Co-op ME15 8HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kennington Close (30); On or near Willington Green (10); On or near Wiltshire Way (8); On or near Cheshire Road (3); On or near Shropshire Terrace (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 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 | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Freeman Way · Spencer Way · Garden Close · Willington Green · Graveney Road · Shropshire Terrace · Kennington Close · Huntingdon Walk · Wingham Close · Cheshire Road · Buckingham Row · Willington Street
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.