Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

STOCKBURY VALLEY, ME9 7QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOCKBURY VALLEY, ME9 7QD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

400

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME9 7QD combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£620k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 45.0% year-on-year.

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

ME9 7QD is a safe, established residential area on Stockbury Valley, 0.7km from Borden Hill in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within North Downs ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME9 7QD 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. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k, down 45.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 7QD are sourced from Output Area E00123807 (shared with 22 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 ME9 7QD. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Detached

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

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

ME9 7QD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newington3.3 km
  • Rainham (Kent)5.7 km
  • Sittingbourne5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Roundabout0.1 km
  • Roundabout0.1 km
  • Stockbury Valley0.4 km