ME17 — MAIDSTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME17 is £461,948, broadly in line with the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME17 cost 61.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME17 have risen 0.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£596,093	506
Semi-detached	£387,899	385
Terraced	£320,885	256
Flat	£304,396	105
All types	£461,948	1309

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME17

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in ME17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME17 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hollingbourne Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lenham Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Platts Heath Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Sutton Valence Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	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 ME17 are 214.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 74% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

214.0 Mbps

Avg Download

39.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

50%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME17 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

ME17 — MAIDSTONE

Area Summary

ME17 (MAIDSTONE) offers above-average property prices (£461,948, 61% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (214 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME17?

The average house price in ME17 (MAIDSTONE) is £461,948, based on 1309 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 61% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.7% over the past year.

Is ME17 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME17 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME17?

There are 16 schools in or near ME17. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME17?

Council tax in ME17 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 ME17?

The average broadband download speed in ME17 is 214 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 50%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME17 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 187,767.