Town Pop. 100,971

Living in Maidstone: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Maidstone is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Maidstone most outperforms the national norm: 73/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 45/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the ME14 postcode district scores higher. Maidstone leads all 3. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

102.1 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 3,949 crimes

↑ 17% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,938 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 988 crimes

↑ 44% above national average

Shoplifting 744 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 707 crimes

↑ 13% above national average

other 1,985 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 862 crimes
2 Hospital 429 crimes
3 Supermarket 185 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³

Green Space 49

Parks Ample 61

Sports Pitches Ample 47

Allotments Ample 13

Golf Courses Ample 3

Tennis Courts Ample 23

Bowling Greens Ample 8

Playgrounds Ample 67

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 45 in area

10Outstanding27Good1Requires Improvement7Ungraded

Allington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Bower Grove SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Five Acre Wood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Invicta Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Jubilee Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Leigh Academy BearstedPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Leigh Academy OaksPrimary · inspected 2021
Outstanding
Leigh Academy SnowfieldsSpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
School of Science and Technology MaidstoneSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospitalin area

Medway Maritime Hospital5 mi

Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

7 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity3,189 patients per GP

21dentists14pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%

available across Maidstone

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

87.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

89.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,468 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate61.1%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed61.1%Unemployed3%Retired21.1%Student3.7%Other inactive11.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary27.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%

Home ownership64.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 C

Water Southern Water

Average bill regional £683/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Maidstone West 0.4 mi

Maidstone East 0.7 mi

Maidstone Barracks 0.8 mi

J7 M20 1.7 mi

J7 M20 2.1 mi

J6 & 5 M20 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 53

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 67

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 56

Retail Shopping Ample 206

Takeaways Ample 43

Fitness Ample 36

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£325,000	717
Detached	£540,000	107
Semi-detached	£382,500	237
Terraced	£300,000	218
Flat / Maisonette	£180,000	155

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Maidstone a nice place to live?

Maidstone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Maidstone is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Maidstone?

Maidstone has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 10,311 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Maidstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Maidstone are Allington Primary School, Bower Grove School and Five Acre Wood School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 45 rated schools in Maidstone in total.

What are house prices like in Maidstone?

The current median house price in Maidstone is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £540,000, semi-detached £382,500, terraced £300,000, flat £180,000. There were 717 sales recorded in the past 12 months.