Side-by-side comparison of ME18 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 £450,000 in ME18. ME18 has lower recorded crime (416 vs 4,184 offences over 13 months). ME2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | ME18 Maidstone | ME2 Rochester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £450,000 | £305,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,503 | £2,329 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 416 | 4,184 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 13.3 | 44.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 64.8 | 92.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 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.