Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

BEECHMORE DRIVE, ME5 9JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHMORE DRIVE, ME5 9JL.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 9JL 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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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME5 9JL combines high owner-occupation (99%), strong property values (£373k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME5 9JL is a sought-after residential area on Beechmore Drive, 0.9km from Lords Wood in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Boxley ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 9JL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 99% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £373k. 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 ME5 9JL are sourced from Output Area E00123531 (shared with 10 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 ME5 9JL. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 366,000

8 sales · Mean £ 361,125

Semi-Detached

£ 394,997

2 sales · Mean £ 394,997

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME5 9JL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils0.7 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils1.0 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils1.5 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Robin Hood Service Station0.6 km
  • Walderslade Baptist Church0.9 km
  • Premier Store0.9 km
  • Manak General Store1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Lordswood Kebab0.9 km
  • OK Kebab0.6 km
  • Chan's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lordswood CafÉ0.9 km
  • 363 Coffee Lounge0.7 km
  • Bliss Tea Rooms0.7 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.6 km
  • Walderslade Village Cafe0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham5.2 km
  • Rochester5.7 km
  • Snodland5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands0.1 km
  • Woodlands0.1 km
  • Redwood Close0.3 km
  • Kellaway Road0.3 km
  • Lordswood Close0.4 km