Area Info for Loose (Kent)

Overview of Loose, Kent

Loose is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated near the town of Maidstone, which provides the nearby urban amenities and transport links. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside atmosphere.

Location and Geography

Loose lies approximately 2 miles south of Maidstone town centre. The area is characterised by open fields, farmland, and residential properties. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to surrounding villages and towns, making it a peaceful yet connected location.

History and Development

Historically, Loose has been a rural settlement with agricultural roots. Over the years, it has maintained its village character despite some modern development. The name "Loose" is believed to derive from Old English, though the exact origin is uncertain.

Community and Amenities

While Loose is primarily residential and rural, it benefits from proximity to Maidstone for shopping, education, and healthcare services. The village itself features a few local businesses, farms, and possibly a church or community hall that serve as focal points for residents.

Transport Links

The village is served by local roads and is within reasonable distance of Maidstone's transport infrastructure, including train stations and bus services. This allows residents to commute to larger towns and cities for work or leisure.

Additional Information

Loose is appreciated for its tranquil environment and traditional village setting. It is a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban facilities in Maidstone and beyond.
Education
School
Loose Primary School0.03 miles
Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW
New Line Learning Academy0.59 miles
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
Tiger Primary School0.59 miles
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
Five Acre Wood School0.66 miles
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF
Oaks Primary Academy0.91 miles
Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX
Cornwallis Academy0.94 miles
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
Focus School - Linton Park Campus0.98 miles
Heath Road, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HT
Molehill Primary Academy1.09 miles
Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School1.11 miles
Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HP
Park Way Primary School1.32 miles
Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH
Coxheath Primary School1.34 miles
Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
South Borough Primary School1.38 miles
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL
Tree Tops Primary Academy1.48 miles
Brishing Lane, Park Wood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9EZ
Greenfields Community Primary School1.52 miles
Oxford Road, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School1.53 miles
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
Maidstone Grammar School1.56 miles
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT
Health
Clinic
The College Practice1.72 miles
50-52 College Road,, ME15 6SB
Fant Oast1.74 miles
Fant Farm, Upper Fant Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8DE
Blue Star Medical Services Ltd (Maidstone)1.85 miles
Unit 26 Intergra Business Park, Bircholt Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9GQ
Knightrider House1.89 miles
Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6LU
Lock Meadow1.92 miles
54-56 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SE
Maidstone Domiciliary Services2.04 miles
Kent Social Care Professionals Ltd, 27 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6HX
Hidden Hearing - Meadow House2.06 miles
Medway Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HL
First Plus Health Centre2.10 miles
41 Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JL
Nfu Building2.17 miles
23-29 Albion Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TS
Marie Stopes International Maidstone Centre2.32 miles
10-16 Brewer Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RU
Talking Matters Kent2.38 miles
Signpost Kent Compass House, 84 Holland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UT
The College Practice2.50 miles
Marigold Way, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0ZJ
Barming Surgery2.50 miles
Marigold Way,, ME16 0ZJ
Langdale Rise2.53 miles
71 Langdale Rise,, Maidstone, ME16 0EX
Trevor Gibbens Unit2.56 miles
Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9PH
Priority House2.56 miles
Hermitage Lane,, ME16 9PH
GP
Dr Wilford P J & Partners0.69 miles
1 Boughton Lane, Boughton Parade, Loose, Maidstone Kent, ME15 9QD
Dr Sinha G C0.97 miles
Grove Park Surgery, 116 Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AP
Dr Wilford P J & Partners1.07 miles
The Mote Medical Practice, St Saviours Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9FL
The Medical Centre - Shepway1.19 miles
The Medical Centre, 10a Northumberland Court, Shepway, Maidstone Kent, ME15 7LN
Dr J Gaston1.31 miles
The Orchard Medical Centre, 146 Heath Road, Coxheath, Maidstone Kent, ME17 4PL
Wallis Avenue Surgery1.32 miles
The Surgery, Wallis Avenue, Parkwood, Maidstone Kent, ME15 9JJ
Stockett Lane Surgery1.34 miles
3 Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
The College Practice1.72 miles
The College Practice, 50-52 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SB
Dr Downing H M & Partners1.91 miles
The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL
Dr Vibhuti R & Partner1.92 miles
Lockmeadow Clinic, 54-56 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SE
Dr Collins P A & Dr P C S Kumar2.17 miles
1 Marsham Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EW
Bower Mount Medical Practice2.17 miles
Dr DA Newman & Partners, 1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AX
The Medical Centre - The Spires2.17 miles
Chiltern Close, Downswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8XG
Dr Mcgavin D & Partners2.31 miles
Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrews Road, Barming, Maidstone Kent, ME16 9AN
Dr Johnson S R & Partners2.32 miles
4 Brewer Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RU
St Lukes Medical Centre2.40 miles
Albion Place Medical Practice, 97 Holland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UN
Hospital
BMI The Somerfield Hospital2.42 miles
63-77 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DU
Maidstone Hospital2.64 miles
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Spire Alexandra Hospital5.84 miles
Impton Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9PG
Medway Maritime Hospital9.35 miles
Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY
St Bartholomews Hospital9.61 miles
New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DS
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital11.23 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)11.23 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Kent and Sussex Hospital11.34 miles
THIS HOSPITAL HAS CLOSED, PLEASE VISIT THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL, PEMBURY, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.34 miles
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
benenden hospital11.59 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Tonbridge Cottage Hospital11.65 miles
Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0NE
Cygnet Hospital Godden Green12.75 miles
Cygnet Hospital Godden Green, Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0JR
Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital13.08 miles
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UL
BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital13.52 miles
Manor Lane, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8ND
Hawkhurst Hospital13.52 miles
Hawkhurst Community Hospital, High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PU
Priory Hospital Ticehurst 14.43 miles
Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HU
Pharmacy
Paydens Ltd0.69 miles
7 Boughton Parade, Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QD
Morrisons Pharmacy1.12 miles
Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9NN
Lloydspharmacy1.22 miles
12 Northumberland Court, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7LW
Lloydspharmacy1.42 miles
97 Heath Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4EH
Lloydspharmacy1.56 miles
11 Parkwood Parade, Parkwood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9HL
Boots1.71 miles
52 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SA
Medipharmacy1.91 miles
13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL
Link Pharmacy2.07 miles
88A King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BH
Central Pharmacy2.07 miles
98 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SA
Boots2.08 miles
56-62 King Street, Kent, Maidstone, ME14 1BW
Spires Pharmacy2.12 miles
4 The Spires Centre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8XW
Lloydspharmacy2.17 miles
1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AX
Boots2.18 miles
18 Fremlins Walk, Maidstone, ME14 1QP
Lloydspharmacy2.22 miles
449 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9LH
Paydens Ltd2.33 miles
100 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RH
Lloydspharmacy2.68 miles
Units 3 & 4 Minor Centre, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PX
Leisure
Park
LINTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)1.54 miles
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE (Grade II Listed)1.65 miles
FANT1.74 miles
MOTE PARK (Grade II Listed)1.79 miles
RIVER LEN2.06 miles
VINTERS VALLEY PARK2.78 miles
TESTON BRIDGE3.37 miles
NORTH DOWNS WAY3.79 miles
DITTON QUARRY4.29 miles
LEEDS CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)4.62 miles
WHITE HORSE WOOD4.69 miles
BOXLEY WARREN4.85 miles
MEREWORTH CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)5.78 miles
MANOR PARK5.88 miles
BELL LANE, STAPLEHURST5.97 miles
LEYBOURNE LAKES6.01 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Mdstone Loose Rd Local0.71 miles
411 Loose Road, Maidstone, ME15 9QB
Southern News0.91 miles
6 Mangravat Avenue, Maidstone Kent ME15 9BQ
Londis, Maidstone0.96 miles
Heath Road, Maidstone, ME17 4EH
Morrisons Maidstone1.12 miles
Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9NN
Londis BP Parkwood Service Station1.19 miles
Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME15 8RB
Co-op Maidstone1.24 miles
Shepway Estate, Maidstone, ME15 7LW
Londis Cumberland Foods1.28 miles
2 Cumberland Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7JN
Tesco Maidstone (Superstore)1.32 miles
Farleigh Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6RQ
Lidl Tovil1.33 miles
1a Farleigh Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6RG
Courtenay Stores1.33 miles
61-63 Courtenary Road, Tovil Maidstone ME15 6UW
Co-op Maidstone1.50 miles
Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8HD
Tesco Maidstone (Express)1.58 miles
2 Loose Rd, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7TY
SPAR Maidstone1.80 miles
4-6, Upper Fant Road, Kent, ME16 8DN
Bower Stores1.83 miles
1 Bower Place, Maidstone Kent ME16 8BG
Lidl Maidstone2.01 miles
Broadway Shopping Centre, Maidstone, ME16 8PS
Sainsbury's Maidstone2.01 miles
Romney Place, Maidstone, ME15 6SF
Transport
Airport
Biggin Hill Airport21.98 miles
London Southend Airport23.69 miles
London City Airport27.18 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport27.19 miles
London Gatwick Airport30.23 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal30.29 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal30.88 miles
Kent International Airport36.83 miles
London Stansted Airport46.09 miles
Bus Stop
The Walnut Tree (SW)0.07 miles
Old Loose Hill (NE)0.08 miles
The Walnut Tree (NE)0.11 miles
Old Loose Hill (S)0.11 miles
Norrington Road (N)0.23 miles
The Chequers (N)0.28 miles
Nursing Home (SW)0.29 miles
Norrington Road (S)0.30 miles
Busbridge Road (N)0.36 miles
Rosemount Close (N)0.41 miles
Anglesey Avenue (S)0.42 miles
Rosemount Close (S)0.46 miles
Anglesey Avenue (N)0.49 miles
Stockett Lane (N)0.57 miles
The Swan (S)0.60 miles
The Swan (N)0.62 miles
Ferry Port
Gravesend Pier15.45 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal15.81 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier26.09 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier26.37 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier26.53 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier27.04 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal27.77 miles
Greenwich Pier28.29 miles
North Greenwich Pier28.43 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing28.75 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier28.88 miles
East India Pier29.03 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing29.26 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays29.54 miles
Canary Wharf Pier29.85 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier29.95 miles
Railway Station
East Farleigh Rail Station1.79 miles
Maidstone West Rail Station1.88 miles
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station2.35 miles
Maidstone East Rail Station2.37 miles
Bearsted Rail Station3.29 miles
Barming Rail Station3.40 miles
Wateringbury Rail Station4.31 miles
East Malling Rail Station4.60 miles
Aylesford Rail Station4.66 miles
Hollingbourne Rail Station4.83 miles
Yalding Rail Station4.88 miles
Marden Rail Station4.88 miles
Staplehurst Rail Station5.13 miles
West Malling Rail Station5.57 miles
New Hythe Rail Station5.60 miles
Beltring Rail Station5.77 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (ME15 9U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment352
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
699, LOOSE ROAD
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9UX		£515,000
2025-06-23
semidetached
freehold
37, ANGLESEY AVENUE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9SU		£410,000
2025-06-04
semidetached
freehold
22, BUSBRIDGE ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0HY		£405,000
2025-05-30
semidetached
freehold
19, BUSBRIDGE ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0HY		£385,000
2025-05-30
semidetached
freehold
40, NORRINGTON ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RA		£480,000
2025-05-30
semidetached
freehold
23, MCALPINE CRESCENT
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0AU		£223,000
2025-05-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
52, VALLEY DRIVE
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9TL		£617,000
2025-04-11
detached
freehold
6, STOCKETT LANE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0HX		£365,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
ELM COTTAGE, OLD LOOSE HILL
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0BH		£622,500
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
41, MCALPINE CRESCENT
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0AU		£323,000
2025-03-06
detached
freehold
14, BRAY GARDENS
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9TR		£430,000
2025-01-10
detached
freehold
CHIPPINGS, HUBBARDS LANE
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME17 4HY		£450,000
2025-01-10
detached
freehold
16, BRADDICK CLOSE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9XQ		£375,000
2024-12-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
CONIFERAE, WALNUT TREE LANE
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RG		£480,000
2024-10-03
detached
freehold
11, NORTHLEIGH CLOSE
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RP		£320,000
2024-08-23
terraced
freehold
66, NORRINGTON ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9XB		£405,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
58, LEONARD GOULD WAY
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9FX		£400,000
2025-03-14
detached
freehold
1, BERWYN GROVE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RD		£240,000
2025-03-06
semidetached
freehold
38, NORRINGTON ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RA		£410,000
2025-02-27
semidetached
freehold
13, NORRINGTON ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RB		£355,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
5, PORCHESTER CLOSE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9SW		£425,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
ANON, WELL STREET
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0EJ		£300,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
31, HALSTOW CLOSE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9XA		£355,000
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
10, PICKERING STREET

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RS		£570,000
2024-10-03
detached
freehold
20, BRAY GARDENS
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9TR		£470,000
2024-09-12
detached
freehold
7, SEVINGTON PARK

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9SB		£460,000
2024-08-23
detached
freehold
73, HASTE HILL ROAD
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME17 4LN		£390,000
2025-01-10
semidetached
freehold
177, LINTON ROAD
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0AS		£315,000
2025-01-03
semidetached
freehold
WESTLAWN FARM (1), LOOSE VALLEY
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0ET		£410,000
2024-12-20
semidetached
freehold
584, LOOSE ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9UW		£280,000
2024-12-19
terraced
freehold
1, PENNY CLOSE
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME17 4FL		£535,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
119, LINTON ROAD
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0AL		£360,000
2024-11-28
semidetached
freehold
CHERRY LODGE, PICKERING STREET
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RH		£875,000
2024-10-28
detached
freehold
CHAREDA, PICKERING STREET
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RH		£930,000
2024-06-21
detached
freehold
11, HALSTOW CLOSE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9XA		£367,500
2024-11-01
semidetached
freehold
632, LOOSE ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9UW		£240,000
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
17, COPPER TREE COURT
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RW		£675,000
2024-10-25
detached
freehold
42, NORTHLEIGH CLOSE
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RP		£298,500
2024-10-23
terraced
freehold
38, HALSTOW CLOSE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9XA		£400,000
2024-10-21
detached
freehold
27, BERWYN GROVE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9RD		£435,000
2024-10-14
semidetached
freehold
7, PENNY CLOSE
BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME17 4FL		£890,000
2024-10-11
detached
freehold
4, OLD DRIVE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9SE		£422,500
2024-10-03
detached
freehold
4, WELL STREET
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0EJ		£348,000
2024-10-02
semidetached
freehold
1, RANDALLS ROW
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0EG		£341,500
2024-09-26
terraced
freehold
LOOSE VALLEY HOUSE, OLD LOOSE HILL
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0BH		£445,000
2024-09-20
detached
freehold
1, LEONARD GOULD WAY
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9FX		£345,000
2024-08-28
semidetached
freehold
CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE, WELL STREET
LOOSE
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 0EH		£480,000
2024-08-23
detached
freehold
610, LOOSE ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9UW		£250,000
2024-08-22
terraced
freehold
7, PAYNES LANE

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9QT		£420,000
2024-07-25
semidetached
freehold
600, LOOSE ROAD

MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME15 9UW		£257,500
2024-07-18
terraced
freehold
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