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Area guide · Maidstone

Living in Bearsted

A snapshot of life in Bearsted, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Bearsted is a village in Maidstone, South East with a population of 8,349. The average house price is £588,043 and the overall crime rate is 0.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bearsted ranks

Population

8,349

Avg House Price

£588,043

Crime Rate

0.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,367

Median Age

43.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bearsted's detached homes (£795,686) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£295,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bearsted prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£385,728 → £588,043).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£795,686	£725,000	69
Semi-Detached	£433,355	£420,000	64
Terraced	£369,573	£350,000	15
Flat	£295,600	£310,500	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bearsted is 0.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bearsted: violent crime (100% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Madginford Primary School	Primary	Good
Roseacre Junior School	Primary	Good
Thurnham Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bearsted averages 372 Mbps — 272% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bearsted homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	66.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,100

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,349
Median Age	43.1
Median Household Income	£32,367
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bearsted?

The average house price in Bearsted is £588,043 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bearsted?

The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat, with an average price of £295,600.

Is Bearsted a safe place to live?

Bearsted has a recorded crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bearsted?

Bearsted has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bearsted?

Average broadband download speeds in Bearsted are around 372 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.4% of premises.

How big is Bearsted?

Bearsted is a settlement in Maidstone with a population of approximately 8,349.

Most compared with

How does Bearsted stack up against its neighbours?

Bearsted

Borough Green

House price: £588,043 · £437,193
Crime rate: 0.1 · N/A
Distance: 11.4 mi

Bearsted

Chatham

House price: £588,043 · £321,268
Crime rate: 0.1 · 0.3
Distance: 6.8 mi

Bearsted

Coxheath

House price: £588,043 · £375,973
Crime rate: 0.1 · 0.2
Distance: 4.1 mi

Bearsted

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

House price: £588,043 · £416,230
Crime rate: 0.1 · N/A
Distance: 12.1 mi

Bearsted

Cuxton

House price: £588,043 · £409,788
Crime rate: 0.1 · N/A
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bearsted

Faversham

House price: £588,043 · £382,930
Crime rate: 0.1 · 86.9
Distance: 14.0 mi

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