ME18 — MAIDSTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME18 is £483,632, which is 7% above the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME18 cost 68.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME18 have fallen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£694,511	69
Semi-detached	£457,953	73
Terraced	£333,267	43
Flat	£202,052	22
All types	£483,632	221

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME18

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME18 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in ME18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME18 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Mereworth Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 ME18 are 208.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME18 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

ME18 — MAIDSTONE

Area Summary

ME18 (MAIDSTONE) offers above-average property prices (£483,632, 69% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (208 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 ME18?

The average house price in ME18 (MAIDSTONE) is £483,632, based on 221 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 69% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.9% over the past year.

Is ME18 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME18 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 (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME18?

There are 4 schools in or near ME18. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME18?

Council tax in ME18 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 ME18?

The average broadband download speed in ME18 is 208 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78% of premises, ultrafast to 47%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME18 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 187,767.