Side-by-side comparison of ME18 Maidstone and ME3 Rochester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
ME3 is the more affordable option at £365,000 median vs £450,000 in ME18. ME18 has lower recorded crime (416 vs 2,073 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | ME18 Maidstone | ME3 Rochester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £450,000 | £365,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,503 | £2,329 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 416 | 2,073 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 13.3 | 21.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 64.8 | 74.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 72.0 |
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.