ME20 — AYLESFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME20 is £408,055, which is 9% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME20 cost 42.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME20 have risen 5.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£561,650	183
Semi-detached	£391,489	411
Terraced	£321,242	317
Flat	£233,213	117
All types	£408,055	1068

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME20

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

With 28.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME20 has a crime rate well 64% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in ME20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME20 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brookfield Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Lunsford Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ditton Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Brookfield Junior 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 ME20 are 274.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME20 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

ME20 — AYLESFORD

Area Summary

ME20 (AYLESFORD) offers above-average property prices (£408,055, 42% above national average), low crime (64% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (274 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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WEST MALLING

£534K

▼ 6.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME20?

The average house price in ME20 (AYLESFORD) is £408,055, based on 1068 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.1% over the past year.

Is ME20 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME20 is significantly below the national average (28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME20?

There are 10 schools in or near ME20. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in ME20?

Council tax in ME20 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 ME20?

The average broadband download speed in ME20 is 274 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME20 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 187,767.