Living in Maidstone, Kent
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Property Market in Maidstone
Average Prices by Type in MaidstoneThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £190,000 | 1 |
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Local administration around Maidstone
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Nearest GP surgeries to Maidstone
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College Practice | 50-52 College Road, Maidstone | 0.4 mi | 01622 752345 |
| Brewer Street | 4 Brewer Street, Maidstone | 0.4 mi | 01622 755419 |
| The Vine Medical Centre | 13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 0.6 mi | 01622 754898 |
| Bower Mount Medical Practice | 1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone | 1.0 mi | 01622 756721 |
| The Medical Centre Group | The Medical Practice, 10a Northumberland Court, Northumberland Road, Maidstone | 1.5 mi | 01622 753920 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Maidstone
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Pharmacy | 88a King Street, Maidstone | 0.1 mi | 01622 752990 |
| Boots | 56-62 King Street, Maidstone | 0.2 mi | 01622 690751 |
| Boots | 18 Fremlin Walk, Maidstone | 0.4 mi | 01622 663341 |
| Ancura Pharmacy | 100 Week Street, Maidstone | 0.5 mi | 01622 752958 |
| Maidstone Pharmacy | 13a Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 0.6 mi | 01622 750785 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Maidstone
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Implant Experts | 3 Ashford Road, Maidstone | 0.1 mi | |
| Albion Place (dental Surgery) | 5 Albion Place, Maidstone | 0.2 mi | |
| Maidstone Dental Centre | 12 Knightrider Street, Maidstone | 0.2 mi | |
| Kentendo (knightrider Street) | 12 Knightrider Street, Maidstone | 0.2 mi | |
| Gabriels Hill Dental Practice | 36a Gabriels Hill, Maidstone | 0.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Maidstone
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9, THE PENSTOCKS | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 5, MILLERS WHARF | £277,500 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 44, CHURCH ROAD | £315,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 13, THE HURSTINGS | £292,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 3, KINGSTON DRIVE | £315,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 118, COLLEGE ROAD | £540,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 108, FOREST HILL | £313,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 23, WILLIAM SHIPLEY HOUSE, KNIGHTRIDER COURT | £170,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 19, FOREST HILL | £326,500 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 56, LACOCK GARDENS | £377,500 | Semi-detached | May 2026 |
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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
Local Amenities in Maidstone
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Trinity Park 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.4 mi
- Collis (Millennium Green) 0.4 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
Area Profile for Maidstone
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