Side-by-side comparison of ME1 Rochester and ME18 Maidstone covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
ME1 is the more affordable option at £301,875 median vs £450,000 in ME18. ME18 has lower recorded crime (416 vs 3,764 offences over 13 months). ME1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | ME1 Rochester | ME18 Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £301,875 | £450,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,329 | £2,503 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,764 | 416 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 48.1 | 13.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.0 | 64.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.