Side-by-side comparison of ME15 Maidstone and ME2 Rochester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
ME2 is the more affordable option at £305,000 median vs £332,000 in ME15. ME2 has lower recorded crime (4,184 vs 5,612 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | ME15 Maidstone | ME2 Rochester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £332,000 | £305,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,503 | £2,329 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,612 | 4,184 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 50.4 | 44.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 92.0 | 92.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 69.0 |
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.