Postcode report
ME15 9FU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About ME15 9FU: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME15 9FU is a postcode in Shepway, Maidstone, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME15 9FU, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME15 9FU are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ME15 9FU is based on Maidstone 013 Census 2021. It covers 12,184 residents, 5,730 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 46% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near ME15 9FU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £325k from 86 rolling sales, up 11.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME15 9FU can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME15 9FU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ME15 9FU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ME15 9FU
Is ME15 9FU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ME15 9FU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ME15 9FU?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ME15 9FU?
LocaleIQ matched ME15 9FU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME15 9FU?
The latest median sold price is £325k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME15 9FU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.