Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

COSSINGTON ROAD, ME5 9JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COSSINGTON ROAD, ME5 9JB.

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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 9JB 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 9JB combines high owner-occupation (99%), strong property values (£652k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £652k 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

ME5 9JB is a sought-after residential area on Cossington Road, 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 9JB 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £652k. 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 9JB 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 9JB. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

6 sales · Mean £ 712,500

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

ME5 9JB has low crime rates — 15 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 offences29
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils0.8 km
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Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils0.9 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils1.0 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Robin Hood Service Station0.9 km
  • Walderslade Baptist Church0.9 km
  • Premier Store0.8 km
  • Rainham Health Food Centre0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.9 km
  • Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Lordswood Kebab0.8 km
  • OK Kebab0.9 km
  • Chan's Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Lordswood CafÉ0.8 km
  • 363 Coffee Lounge1.0 km
  • Bliss Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham5.5 km
  • Aylesford5.8 km
  • Snodland5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands0.3 km
  • Woodlands0.3 km
  • Lordswood Close0.3 km
  • Lordswood Close0.4 km
  • Galena Close0.4 km