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What's it like to live in Maidstone?

An overview of Maidstone around ME14 1LQschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

MaidstoneBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

59/ 100

Good

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Maidstone scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

55/ 100

Good

Schools

77/ 100

Excellent

Environment

58/ 100

Good

Health

46/ 100

Moderate

What's around Maidstone

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding2
  • Rated Good12
  • Requires improvement1
  • Closest: Maidstone Grammar School for Girls · Secondary · Ofsted Outstanding

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Brewer Street
  • Dentists3nearest Dental Department
  • Pharmacies3nearest Ancura Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest The Somerfield Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Royal Engineers Road · 200 m
  • Train stations1nearest Higham · 10 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Everest Cash And Carry · 230 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Riverside Bar And Cafe Maidstone Limited · 90 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Miller And Carter · 190 m
  • Parks & green spaces6nearest Whatman Park · 150 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Yorkshire Building Society Maidstone · 560 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Maidstone in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Moderate
Ward
Ringlestone
Council
Maidstone
MP
Helen Grant
Listed buildings within 500 m
40

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around ME14 1LQ. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.