ME15 0BD is a sought-after residential area on Salts Farm Cottages, 0.5km from Loose in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Loose ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME15 0BD is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME15 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00123747 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALTS FARM COTTAGES, ME15 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTS FARM COTTAGES, ME15 0BD.
546
40
£ 53,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME15 0BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME15 0BD's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £610k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £610k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME15 0BD. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 810,000
4 sales · Mean £ 828,750
Terraced
£ 432,500
4 sales · Mean £ 440,000
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
ME15 0BD has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Loose Primary School
Cornwallis Academy
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
New Line Learning Academy
Tiger Primary School
Five Acre Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shell Tamarisk0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- A And Z Fisheries0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Chequers0.4 km
- The Curious Eatery1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Farleigh3.2 km
- Maidstone West3.6 km
- Maidstone3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Nursing Home0.2 km
- Rosemount Close0.3 km
- Rosemount Close0.3 km
- The Chequers0.4 km
- Old Loose Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME150BD · Data under Open Government Licence