Area guide · Maidstone

Living in Staplehurst

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

At a glance

Staplehurst is a village in Maidstone, South East with a population of 6,181. The average house price is £357,867 and the overall crime rate is 0.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Staplehurst ranks

Population

6,181

Avg House Price

£357,867

Crime Rate

0.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

328 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,114.3

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Staplehurst's detached homes (£541,518) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£277,559).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Staplehurst prices have risen 7% over the last 9 years (£334,351 → £357,867).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£541,518	£532,500	28
Semi-Detached	£378,999	£372,000	43
Terraced	£277,559	£290,000	17
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Staplehurst School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Staplehurst averages 328 Mbps — 228% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Staplehurst homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.2
% Rated C or Above	64.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,197

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,181
Median Age	43.6
Median Household Income	£34,114.3
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Staplehurst?

The average house price in Staplehurst is £357,867 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Staplehurst is a terraced, with an average price of £277,559.

Is Staplehurst a safe place to live?

Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?

Staplehurst has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Staplehurst?

Average broadband download speeds in Staplehurst are around 328 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.1% of premises.

How big is Staplehurst?

Staplehurst is a settlement in Maidstone with a population of approximately 6,181.

Most compared with

How does Staplehurst stack up against its neighbours?

Ashford (Ashford)

Staplehurst

House price: £250,000 · £357,867
Crime rate: 66.7 · 0.2
Distance: 13.9 mi

Bearsted

Staplehurst

House price: £588,043 · £357,867
Crime rate: 0.1 · 0.2
Distance: 7.4 mi

Borough Green

Staplehurst

House price: £437,193 · £357,867
Crime rate: N/A · 0.2
Distance: 13.6 mi

Chatham

Staplehurst

House price: £321,268 · £357,867
Crime rate: 0.3 · 0.2
Distance: 13.8 mi

Coxheath

Staplehurst

House price: £375,973 · £357,867
Crime rate: 0.2 · 0.2
Distance: 5.4 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Staplehurst

House price: £416,230 · £357,867
Crime rate: N/A · 0.2
Distance: 4.7 mi

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