# ME14, Maidstone ME14 demonstrates rental market strength relative to capital growth, with rents rising at 6.2% annually over five years against property price appreciation of 1.2%. The postcode ranks at the 85th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 57.2, positioning it in a pre-cursor gentrification stage. Population growth of 1.8% over the same period indicates steady demand foundations. The divergence between rental and price growth suggests a yield-focused profile for investors, though historically modest capital appreciation warrants consideration alongside rental income potential. ME14 remains part of the broader Maidstone market dynamics within the South East region.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.8% per year
- 4244 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Maidstone · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
70 planning applications submitted in ME14 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes proposing 4 homes, 2 demolition.
- Removal of rear extension to no.15 and division to form 4 apartments. Construction of 4 apartments over storage in existing car park.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Section 73 - Application for Variation of condition 3 (purchase of the statutory biodiversity credits ) pursuant to application 25/504713/FULL for Erection of 1no. three bedroom dwelling with detached garage, provision of 1no. parking space, and associated landscaping.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Section 73 - Application for Variation of Conditions (2 and 3) To change the window frames to black uPVC, install solar panels to the flat roof kitchen extension and change some of the brickwork to render pursuant to application 25/504903/FULL for Erection of part single part two storey front/side extension, first floor rear extension, single storey front/side extension, insertion of first floor side dormer with balcony, installation of rooflights to the front and side elevations, erection of rear porch and changes to fenestration. Erection of detached garage with installation of solar panels following demolition of existing garage, alterations to site levels, and boundary wall to St.Faiths Lane and hard and soft landscaping.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Maidstone (ME14) common questions
Is Maidstone up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Maidstone (ME14) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 16% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Maidstone safe?
Maidstone has a safety score of 41/100 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 (ME14) is £376k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Maidstone?
The median monthly rent in Maidstone (ME14) is £1,271 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Maidstone?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Maidstone (ME15), Maidstone (ME16), Maidstone (ME17), Aylesford (ME20), Cranbrook (TN17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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