ME16 — MAIDSTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME16 is £378,561, which is 16% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME16 cost 31.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME16 have fallen 14.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£546,802	241
Semi-detached	£397,331	536
Terraced	£305,886	452
Flat	£177,812	349
All types	£378,561	1609

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME16

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

ME16 has a crime rate of 84.9 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

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in ME16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME16 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brunswick House Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
West Borough Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	Outstanding	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 ME16 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME16 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

ME16 — MAIDSTONE

Area Summary

ME16 (MAIDSTONE) offers above-average property prices (£378,561, 32% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME16?

The average house price in ME16 (MAIDSTONE) is £378,561, based on 1609 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.8% over the past year.

Is ME16 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME16 is close to the national average at 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (37.8 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 ME16?

There are 16 schools in or near ME16. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in ME16?

Council tax in ME16 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 ME16?

The average broadband download speed in ME16 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME16 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 187,767.