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ME16

MAIDSTONE

Kent, South East, England

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ME16 covers MAIDSTONE in Kent, South East.

Avg price £378,561
1yr change ▼ 14.8%
Crime 4% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£378,561

▼ 14.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% above national avg

Crime Rate

84.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

4% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

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.

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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

£353K £369K £384K £399K £415K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,767

Population

62

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.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about ME16 MAIDSTONE

What is the average house price in ME16 MAIDSTONE?
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 MAIDSTONE 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 is the population of ME16 MAIDSTONE?
The population of ME16 (MAIDSTONE) is approximately 187,767 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in ME16 MAIDSTONE?
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.

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