Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

HIGH BANKS, ME15 0EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH BANKS, ME15 0EQ.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME15 0EQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME15 0EQ combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£297k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £297k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME15 0EQ is a sought-after residential area on High Banks, 0.0km from Loose in Coxheath. Administratively it sits within Loose ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME15 0EQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 18.8% year-on-year. 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 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00123748 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME15 0EQ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 297,000

3 sales · Mean £ 283,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ME15 0EQ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Loose Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils0.6 km
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Cornwallis Academy

Good1260 pupils1.1 km
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New Line Learning Academy

Good644 pupils1.5 km
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Tiger Primary School

Requires Improvement434 pupils1.5 km
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Five Acre Wood School

Outstanding724 pupils1.5 km
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Coxheath Primary School

Good432 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shell Tamarisk0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • A And Z Fisheries0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riseden Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Chequers0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Farleigh2.6 km
  • Maidstone West3.4 km
  • Maidstone3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Busbridge Road0.1 km
  • The Chequers0.2 km
  • Nursing Home0.3 km
  • Rosemount Close0.3 km
  • Rosemount Close0.4 km