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About

High Street ward is located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent. It covers the central shopping and commercial area, including the main High Street and surrounding streets. The ward is known for its mix of retail outlets, restaurants, and historic buildings, with the River Medway running along its eastern edge.

The area has a mix of residential and commercial properties, with a range of housing types from flats to older terraced homes. Fremlin Walk shopping centre and Maidstone Museum are key landmarks. Public transport links are strong, with bus routes connecting to other parts of the town. The ward also hosts regular markets and events, contributing to its role as a focal point for the community.

Area overview

On average High Street has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 249 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in High Street is £50,491 per year. There are 3 schools in High Street: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
249
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in High Street

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Street in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£730,000
Flats55£124,700
Semi-Detached19£390,000
Terraced34£272,500

10 years median price trend in High Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Street.

All postcodes in High Street

ME141QE

St Faith's Street

ME141QZ

Ringlestone & Central Maidstone

ME141SJ

Bank Street

ME149SF

King Street

ME156HB

Arundel Square

ME156LD

Knightrider Street

ME156PE

Hayle Road

ME156PX

Muir Road

ME157RL

Willow Way

ME141HU

Queen Anne Road

ME141FT

Fairmeadow

ME141HT

Bank Street

ME141LY

Church Street

ME141NX

Pudding Lane

ME141RP

Week Street

ME141SN

Bank Street

ME145EG

Albion Place

ME149SB

King Street

ME156GX

Cornhill Place

ME156SJ

Maidstone West

ME156YF

Bishops Way

ME141EE

Old School Place

ME141HP

Market Buildings

ME141LT

Earl Street

ME141QJ

Station Road

ME141RL

Brewer Street

ME141RN

Week Street

ME156NF

Palace Avenue

ME156SX

Maidstone West

ME156YQ

Bishops Way

ME157UQ

Upper Stone Street

ME149TH

King Street

ME141BH

Albion Place

ME141FJ

Church Street

ME141FL

Church Street

ME141SD

Bank Street

ME141HF

Wyatt Street

ME141JL

Bank Street

ME141JP

Fairmeadow

ME141JS

Bank Street

ME156SG

Waters Edge

ME156EJ

Mote Road

ME156NQ

Bishops Way

ME157HD

Crompton Gardens

ME157RT

Elm Grove

ME157UZ

Basing Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.