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Maidstone

England / South East / Maidstone

About

Maidstone is a district in Kent, South East England, covering an area of approximately 394 square kilometres. It includes the town of Maidstone, the county town of Kent, along with surrounding rural areas and villages. The district is situated along the River Medway, which has historically influenced its development as a market town and transport hub. The area features a mix of urban and agricultural land, with parts of the North Downs and the Kent Downs AONB within its boundaries.

The district is known for its historical landmarks, including Leeds Castle and All Saints' Church. It has strong transport links, with the M20 motorway and mainline rail services connecting it to London and the coast. The local economy includes retail, manufacturing, and agriculture, with orchards and vineyards contributing to Kent's reputation as the 'Garden of England'. Maidstone Borough Council oversees the area, which has a population of around 180,000.

Area overview

On average Maidstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Maidstone is £54,273 per year. There are 71 schools in Maidstone: 49 primary (7 Outstanding and 41 Good) and 12 secondary (3 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maidstone Population
175,782
Population density
446.9 per km²

Demographics

British
144,114
81.98%
Other White
11,474
6.53%
Other Asian
4,196
2.39%
African
2,567
1.46%
Indian
2,145
1.22%
Total population: 175,781

Housing

Owns outright
24,192
33.97%
Owns with a mortgage
23,799
33.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,725
15.06%
Other social rented
7,620
10.7%
Social rents from council
1,887
2.65%
Total households: 71,208

Property prices in Maidstone

Based on 2,100 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Maidstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,250 up to £3,940,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached538£550,000
Flats289£197,000
Semi-Detached725£380,000
Terraced548£298,000

10 years price trend in Maidstone

All wards in Maidstone

Allington & Bridge

Barming Heath & Teston

Bearsted & Downswood

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

Boxley Downs

Coxheath & Farleigh

Fant & Oakwood

Grove Green & Vinters Park

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

High Street

Leeds & Langley

Loose & Linton

Marden & Yalding

Palace Wood

Park Wood & Mangravet

Penenden Heath

Ringlestone

Senacre

Shepway

Staplehurst

Tovil

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.