Overview for Old Road, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5PS

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 Old Road, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5PS

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Wateringbury
in
East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
within
Tonbridge and Malling
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near ME18 5PS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
3
In Progress
13
Completed
0
Cancelled
4

Road Safety near ME18 5PS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Old Road, ME18 5PS that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME18 5PS

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Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

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

Kent Police

Wateringbury Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
3
Dec 2023
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
1
Dec 2023
Public Order
Jan 2024
1
Dec 2023
1

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Tonbridge and Malling parliamentary constituency.

Tonbridge and Malling is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Tom Tugendhat (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Old Road, ME18 5PS

288 OLD ROAD, ME18 5PS
30 Nov 2016
£773,000
292 OLD ROAD, ME18 5PS
25 Nov 2013
£525,000
296 OLD ROAD, ME18 5PS
7 Jun 2002
£185,000
296 OLD ROAD, ME18 5PS
2 Jan 1997
£96,050

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 ME18 5PS

Latitude
51.254878
Longitude
0.401095

Residents at ME18 5PS

Households
7
Male
6
Female
8
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at ME18 5PS

Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:28

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME18 5PS is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.45%
Cloudy76.41%
Rain10.33%
Windy2.58%
Other0.23%

Population

Tonbridge and Malling
130,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME18 5PS

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for ME18 5PS

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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