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ME18

MAIDSTONE

Kent, South East, England

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ME18 encompasses MAIDSTONE and its surrounding areas in Kent, South East.

Avg price £483,632
1yr change ▼ 5.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£483,632

▼ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

69% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

208 Mbps

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.

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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

£458K £469K £480K £490K £501K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

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 ME18 are 208.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about ME18 MAIDSTONE

What is the average house price in ME18 MAIDSTONE?
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 MAIDSTONE 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 is the population of ME18 MAIDSTONE?
The population of ME18 (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 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 are schools like in ME18 MAIDSTONE?
There are 4 schools in or near ME18. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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