ME14 — MAIDSTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME14 is £378,493, which is 16% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME14 cost 31.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME14 have fallen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£633,083	307
Semi-detached	£420,881	381
Terraced	£293,106	406
Flat	£215,263	665
All types	£378,493	1841

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME14

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

ME14 has a crime rate of 83.3 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

30.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

18.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME14 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
North Borough Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Paul's Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sandling Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thurnham Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Roseacre Junior School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,767

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME14 are 289.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

289.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME14 is collected by Maidstone. The Band D rate is £2,190/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME14 — MAIDSTONE

Area Summary

ME14 (MAIDSTONE) offers above-average property prices (£378,493, 32% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (289 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME14?

The average house price in ME14 (MAIDSTONE) is £378,493, based on 1841 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.8% over the past year.

Is ME14 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME14 is close to the national average at 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (30.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME14?

There are 14 schools in or near ME14. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME14?

Council tax in ME14 is collected by Maidstone. The Band D rate is £2,190 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME14?

The average broadband download speed in ME14 is 289 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME14 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 187,767.