Overview for Saxons Drive, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5HS

Introduction

Maidstone is the largest town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, which is known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had an approximate population of 100,000 in 2019. Since World War II, the town's economy has shifted from heavy industry towards light industry and services.

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Summary for Saxons Drive, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5HS

South East
This postcode is in the
East
within
Maidstone
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near ME14 5HS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
23
In Progress
28
Completed
0
Cancelled
10

Road Safety near ME14 5HS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Saxons Drive, ME14 5HS that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME14 5HS

View traffic levels near Saxons Drive, ME14 5HS from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Saxons Drive, ME14 5HS and the surrounding area

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Maidstone and nearby Videos From YouTube

England | North West Kent | Cinematic | Drone | 4K

Small montage of footage of a recent hike containing some gimble and drone shots of various locations in and around North West ...

Channel: Ancestral Memories (View Channel)

Published: 29 May 2022

Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the East neighbourhood.

Kent Police

East Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
29
Dec 2023
22
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
11
Dec 2023
10
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
2

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Maidstone and The Weald parliamentary constituency.

Maidstone and The Weald is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Mrs Helen Grant (Conservative) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Saxons Drive, ME14 5HS

1 SAXONS DRIVE, ME14 5HS
12 Nov 2021
£315,000
16 SAXONS DRIVE, ME14 5HS
30 Sep 2021
£330,000
6 SAXONS DRIVE, ME14 5HS
15 Jan 2021
£362,000
8 SAXONS DRIVE, ME14 5HS
17 Apr 2020
£387,600

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for ME14 5HS

Latitude
51.284827
Longitude
0.535776

Residents at ME14 5HS

Households
11
Male
11
Female
13
People per Household
2.18

Sunrise and Sunset at ME14 5HS

Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
18:27

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME14 5HS is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.38%
Cloudy76.94%
Rain10.62%
Windy0.94%
Other0.12%

Population

Maidstone
170,000

Deprivation Index

88.7 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME14 5HS

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for ME14 5HS

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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