Town Pop. 3,575

Living in Marden (Maidstone): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marden (Maidstone) comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 44/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Marden (Maidstone) places 7th of 12 in the TN12 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Marden (Maidstone) sits 14 points above the TN12 district figure of 23/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 123 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 112 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cranham Square 35 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 21 crimes
  3. 3 Stilebridge Lane 21 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Leigh Academy MardenPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital6.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury7.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital9.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,848 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Maidstone
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired20.4%Student3.5%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71%
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Marden 0.1 mi
Staplehurst 2.5 mi
Beltring 4.5 mi
J8 M20 8.1 mi
J8 M20 8.2 mi
J7 M20 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 30
Semi-detached £430,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£274k £393k £516k £636k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chainhurst 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Staplehurst 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Curtisden Green 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Benover 30 3.4 mi away ⇄
Horsmonden 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coxheath 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Yalding 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook Common 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brenchley 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chart Sutton 38 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marden (Maidstone) a nice place to live?

Marden (Maidstone) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marden (Maidstone) is 41/100, 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 Marden (Maidstone)?

Marden (Maidstone) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 408 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marden (Maidstone)?

Among the top-rated schools in Marden (Maidstone) is Leigh Academy Marden, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marden (Maidstone) in total.

What are house prices like in Marden (Maidstone)?

The current median house price in Marden (Maidstone) is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £430,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Marden (Maidstone) in context

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Postcode districts in Marden (Maidstone)

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