Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

SALTS FARM COTTAGES, ME15 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTS FARM COTTAGES, ME15 0BD.

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Population

546

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Loose Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils0.6 km
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Cornwallis Academy

Good1260 pupils1.0 km
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Boughton Monchelsea Primary School

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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New Line Learning Academy

Good644 pupils1.3 km
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Tiger Primary School

Requires Improvement434 pupils1.3 km
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Five Acre Wood School

Outstanding724 pupils1.4 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
restaurant

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