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Maidstone West

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About

Maidstone West sits on the western bank of the River Medway, directly opposite the town centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments closer to the riverfront. Its main focal point is the railway station of the same name, which provides services towards London.

A key feature is the medieval Archbishop's Palace and its associated tithe barn, located directly on the riverbank. The area is also a gateway to the Maidstone Riverside Walk, a path following the Medway. The local environment is defined by its proximity to the water and the functional architecture of the railway and older industrial buildings.

Area overview

On average Maidstone West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year. There are 6 schools in Maidstone West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Maidstone West is home to around 12,366 people, with a population density of about 5,466.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maidstone West Population
12,366
Population density
5,466.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.46(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.93(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.26(+106%)
Shoplifting
9.62(+21%)
Other theft
8.57(+53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,434
68.21%
Other White
1,904
15.4%
African
335
2.71%
Other Asian
290
2.35%
Indian
241
1.95%
Total population: 12,364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,476
34.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,742
17.24%
No qualifications
1,589
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,461
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,006
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 10,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,931
35.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,449
26.85%
Owns outright
987
18.29%
Other social rented
660
12.23%
Shared ownership
133
2.46%
Total households: 5,396

Property prices in Maidstone West

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Maidstone West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £985,011.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Maidstone West 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 Maidstone West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached27£410,000
Terraced58£287,500
Detached8£805,875
Flats60£169,000

10 years median price trend in Maidstone West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maidstone West.

All postcodes in Maidstone West

ME168BU

Upper Fant Road

ME160TJ

Buckland Road

ME168JJ

Somerfield Road

ME168AT

Bower Mount Road

ME168PP

London Road

ME168BX

Upper Fant Road

ME168AS

Bower Mount Road

ME160SX

Buckland Hill

ME168LZ

Bodiam Court

ME160ZA

Brunswick Mews

ME168BW

Orchard Place

ME168QP

London Road

ME160UH

Birkdale Court

ME168ED

Bower Lane

ME160GT

St Peters Street

ME168JB

Bedford Place

ME168JG

Callisto Court

ME160SL

Buckland Road

ME168FQ

Vine Mews

ME168HB

Westree Road

ME168JQ

St Georges Square

ME168QJ

London Road

ME168JE

London Road

ME168DH

Upper Fant Road

ME156SG

Waters Edge

ME160TU

The Mews

ME168ES

Douglas Road

ME160SJ

Buckland Place

ME160UB

Lesley Place

ME156PG

Hayle Road

ME168QX

The Broadway

ME168EG

Prospect Place

ME156TG

Postley Road

ME156NX

George Street

ME168PY

Bedford Place

ME168LW

Lockmeadow Leisure Complex

ME168JR

St Georges Square

ME168HY

Victoria Street

ME160BX

London Road

ME156YF

College Road

ME168SL

Tonbridge Road

ME160HU

Buckland Road

ME168EU

Charles Street

ME156GZ

Stafford Gardens

ME156SN

River View

ME168ER

Douglas Road

ME156GX

Cornhill Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.