Living in ME15, Maidstone
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ME15 in Maidstone. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Maidstone: £352,191, up 0.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around ME15
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central ME15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £65,000 to £1,300,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A SUTTON ROAD, ME15 9AH | detached | £480,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 16 WHEATSHEAF CLOSE, ME15 9QA | terraced | £385,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 15 LONGFIELD PLACE, ME15 9AJ | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 10 WARNFORD GARDENS, ME15 6PH | detached | £525,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 26 DORSET WAY, ME15 7ER | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 LONGFIELD PLACE, ME15 9AJ | detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
46 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Oaks | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Invicta Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Leigh Academy Bearsted | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Allington Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
29 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: MEPA ACADEMY, OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus.
All 2 fee-paying schools near ME15, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 14.9% |
| Skilled trades | 14.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
206 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ME15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Maidstone's figures.
Common questions about ME15
What is the average house price in ME15?
The average sold price in Maidstone is £352,191 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ME15?
Prices in Maidstone are up 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ME15?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central ME15 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £65,000 to £1,300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ME15?
46 schools sit within 3 miles of central ME15, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ME15?
206 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ME15 at risk of flooding?
Central ME15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ME15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 206 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ME15 safe?
206 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ME15 or ME14, ME15 or ME16, ME15 or ME17.
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