# Maidstone (ME18) ME18 has experienced modest price appreciation over five years, with compound annual growth of 2.5%, while rental yields have expanded at a notably faster 5.4% annually. The postcode sits at the 49th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.0, indicating average market dynamics. Population growth remains limited at 0.8% over the five-year period, suggesting the area is not experiencing significant demographic expansion. The discrepancy between rental and capital growth rates indicates rental market strength relative to property values. As a pre-cursor gentrification stage location, ME18 shows early-stage characteristics that investors typically monitor, though current performance metrics reflect a relatively subdued market compared to higher-growth districts nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Maidstone · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.8 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by demand.
16 planning applications submitted in ME18 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Retrospective change of use of land for a mixed use as agricultural and an educational care farm enterprise, including the permanent retention of existing timber skidded classroom/rest and indoor activity building, skidded timber animal shelter and polytunnel, together with the erection of an additional classroom building, and installation sewage package treatment plant (permanent renewal of planning permission 22/505714/FULL).Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Submission of details pursuant to condition 10 - Landscaping, 17 - Bollard Lighting, 27 - Highways Works and 33 - Public Art Strategy, Subject to 23/505139/OUTJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- TPO Application to reduce 1no. over mature Blue Atlas Cedar Tree, height 18-20m and 18-20m spread (asymmetric, least on E side, most on N side), by thinning selected branches: those over hanging the drive, south (by 3-4m x 7), to neighbouring houses; those overhanging the neighbour east (3-4m x 6); those impacting on a young Monkey puzzle tree, west (2-3m x 3 + 2).Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Maidstone (ME18) common questions
Is Maidstone up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Maidstone (ME18) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 34% of districts nationally. The score is up 6.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Maidstone safe?
Maidstone has a safety score of 46/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Maidstone?
The average property price in Maidstone (ME18) is £376k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Maidstone?
The median monthly rent in Maidstone (ME18) is £1,458 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Maidstone?
Neighbouring postcode districts include West Malling (ME19), Maidstone (ME16), Aylesford (ME20), Maidstone (ME15), Tonbridge (TN12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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