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Living in Kingswood (Maidstone): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingswood (Maidstone) scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Kingswood (Maidstone) places 8th of 10 in the ME17 postcode district.

The ME17 district averages 41/100, putting Kingswood (Maidstone) 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (10), healthcare (12), transport (18) and schools (21). Wider context for the surrounding area: ME17 postcode district.

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Kingswood (Maidstone) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
292.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 92 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 73 crimes
↑ 364% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Penfold Hill 32 crimes
  2. 2 Headcorn Road 25 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
70
Green Space 67
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Kingswood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital6.1 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital10.7 mi
William Harvey Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Orchard Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,554 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
19
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Maidstone
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.1%Student3%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership79.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Maidstone · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Harrietsham 2.3 mi
Hollingbourne 2.6 mi
Lenham 3.5 mi
J8 M20 2.3 mi
J8 M20 2.8 mi
J7 M20 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingswood (Maidstone) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Chartway Street 34 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ulcombe 31 1.3 mi away ⇄
Langley Heath 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton Valence 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Langley (Maidstone) 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chart Sutton 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lenham and Harrietsham 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bearsted 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Headcorn 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Egerton 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Coxheath 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Detling 45 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingswood (Maidstone) a nice place to live?

Kingswood (Maidstone) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingswood (Maidstone) is 35/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingswood (Maidstone)?

Kingswood (Maidstone) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 302 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingswood (Maidstone)?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingswood (Maidstone) is Kingswood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingswood (Maidstone) in total.

Kingswood (Maidstone) in context

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Postcode districts in Kingswood (Maidstone)

ME17 41 ⇄

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