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Area guide · Maidstone

Living in Maidstone

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

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At a glance

Maidstone is a city in Maidstone, South East with a population of 108,814. The average house price is £372,558 and the overall crime rate is 0.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Maidstone ranks

Population

108,814

Avg House Price

£372,558

Crime Rate

0.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

96.4%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,367

Median Age

43.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Maidstone's detached homes (£587,868) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£184,674).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Maidstone prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£305,464 → £372,558).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£587,868	£545,000	377
Semi-Detached	£391,854	£375,000	609
Terraced	£300,536	£295,000	529
Flat	£184,674	£185,000	337

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Maidstone is 0.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Maidstone: violent crime (50% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

96.4% of 37 schools (27 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	37
Primary	27
Secondary	10
% Top two bands	96.4%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Allington Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School	Primary	Good
Barming Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Brunswick House Primary School	Primary	Good
Greenfields Community Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Invicta Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding
Jubilee Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Leigh Academy Bearsted	Primary	Outstanding
Leigh Academy Langley Park	Primary	Good
Leigh Academy Molehill	Primary	Good
Leigh Academy Oaks	Primary	Outstanding
Leigh Academy Tree Tops	Primary	Good
Loose Primary School	Primary	Good
Maidstone Grammar School	Secondary	No rating available
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	Outstanding
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School	Primary	Good
New Line Learning Academy	Secondary	No rating available
North Borough Junior School	Primary	Good
Oakwood Park Grammar School	Secondary	Good
Palace Wood Primary School	Primary	Good
Park Way Primary School	Primary	Good
Sandling Primary School	Primary	Good
School of Science and Technology Maidstone	Secondary	Outstanding
Senacre Wood Primary School	Primary	No rating available
South Borough Primary School	Primary	Good
St Augustine Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone	Primary	Good
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone	Primary	No rating available
St Paul's Infant School	Primary	No rating available
St Simon Stock Catholic School	Secondary	Good
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
The Maplesden Noakes School	Secondary	Good
Tiger Primary School	Primary	Good
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough	Primary	Good
Valley Park School	Secondary	No rating available
West Borough Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Maidstone 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	108,814
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 Maidstone?

The average house price in Maidstone is £372,558 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Maidstone is a flat, with an average price of £184,674.

Is Maidstone a safe place to live?

Maidstone has a recorded crime rate of 0.2 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 Maidstone?

Maidstone has 37 schools in total, with 96.4% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Maidstone?

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

How big is Maidstone?

Maidstone is a settlement in Maidstone with a population of approximately 108,814.

Most compared with

How does Maidstone stack up against its neighbours?

Bearsted

Maidstone

House price: £588,043 · £372,558
Crime rate: 0.1 · 0.2
Distance: 2.0 mi

Borough Green

Maidstone

House price: £437,193 · £372,558
Crime rate: N/A · 0.2
Distance: 9.5 mi

Chatham

Maidstone

House price: £321,268 · £372,558
Crime rate: 0.3 · 0.2
Distance: 6.7 mi

Coxheath

Maidstone

House price: £375,973 · £372,558
Crime rate: 0.2 · 0.2
Distance: 2.6 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Maidstone

House price: £416,230 · £372,558
Crime rate: N/A · 0.2
Distance: 11.8 mi

Cuxton

Maidstone

House price: £409,788 · £372,558
Crime rate: N/A · 0.2
Distance: 8.0 mi

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