Welcome to Loose
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Loose is a village some 2 miles (3 km) south of Maidstone, Kent, situated at the head of the Loose Valley, with which it forms the Loose Valley Conservation Area. The fast- flowing River Loose which rises near Langley runs through the centre of the village and once supported a paper-making industry, evidence of which can still be found. An area round the village is also known as Loose, but Loose village itself is based in the Loose valley and extends along Busbridge Road towards Tovil. The name is believed to be taken from the Loose Stream, which "loses" itself for several miles underground from the point where it rises in Langley (Edward Hasted: Hlosan in Saxon, signifying to lose or be lost).
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
272 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,841 (2021) |
Density |
1,044 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.0 |
Ward |
Loose |
District |
Maidstone |
Postcodes |
ME15, ME17 |
ONS ID |
E04004965 |
Council
Contact details for Loose Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Loose Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Loose Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Loose Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Loose Parish.
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