Kent
Living in Maidstone, Kent
Thinking of moving to Maidstone? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Maidstone, Kent - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
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Pollen forecast for Maidstone
Today
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Wed
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Thu
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Fri
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Sat
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council
Local council
Maidstone and Malling
Parliamentary constituency
High Street
Ward
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Maidstone
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6, THE CHENIES | £200,000 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| 12, THE CHENIES | £200,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| 11, THE CHENIES | £195,000 | Flat | Jul 2025 |
| 9, THE CHENIES | £220,000 | Flat | Dec 2024 |
| 4, THE CHENIES | £200,000 | Flat | Mar 2024 |
| 21, THE CHENIES | £225,000 | Flat | Jan 2024 |
| 1, THE CHENIES | £205,000 | Flat | Aug 2022 |
| 9, THE CHENIES | £190,000 | Flat | Sep 2021 |
| 18, THE CHENIES | £210,000 | Flat | Jul 2021 |
| 10, THE CHENIES | £175,000 | Flat | May 2021 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Maidstone
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| South Borough Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| North Borough Junior School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Park Way Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| St Paul's Infant School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Invicta Grammar School | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Valley Park School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Augustine Academy | Requires Improvement | 1.2 mi |
Broadband in Maidstone
330 Mbps
Max Download
278 Mbps
Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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Local Amenities in Maidstone
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Trinity Park 0.3 mi
- Park 0.3 mi
- Park 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsbury's 0.1 mi
- Letsco Suppermarket 0.4 mi
- Supermarket 0.5 mi
- Aldi 0.5 mi
- Lidl 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Maidstone East Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Maidstone West Rail Station 0.6 mi
- Maidstone Barracks Rail Station 0.7 mi
- Bearsted Rail Station 2.1 mi
- East Farleigh Rail Station 2.2 mi
Airports
- Rankins Farm Airfield 4.7 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.2 mi
- Superdrug 0.4 mi
- Pharmacy 0.5 mi
- The Vine Medical Centre 0.6 mi
- Medipharmacy Maidstone 0.6 mi
Restaurants
- Chequers Inn Loose 2.2 mi
- Spitting Pig Maidstone 2.6 mi
- Loose Pizza and Kebab 2.8 mi
- A & Z Fisheries 2.8 mi
- Nea-Polish Pizza 2.8 mi
Cafes
- Coxheath Cafe 3.1 mi
Pubs
- Wine With Spirit 3.1 mi
- The Loddington Tap 3.2 mi
GP Surgeries
- Ann Physiocare - Physiotherapy in Maidstone 2.9 mi
- Dr J Waugh - Stockett Lane Surgery 3.1 mi
- Dr H Terrell - Stockett Lane Surgery 3.1 mi
- Dr N S Kendrew - Stockett Lane Surgery 3.1 mi
- Hillsmith Podiatry 3.1 mi
Gyms
- Fine Tune Massage Therapy & Pilates 2.3 mi
- Pilates With Catherine 3.1 mi
- The Fiit Club 3.2 mi
Pharmacies
- LloydsPharmacy 3.1 mi
- Coxheath Pharmacy : Travel Clinic, Ear Wax Removal 3.1 mi
Planning & Heritage in Maidstone
Listed Buildings Nearby:
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