Is ME14 1JL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

518 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of ME14 1JL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
180
Anti-social behaviour
103
Shoplifting
78
Criminal damage & arson
35
Public order
25
Other theft
24
Drugs
17
Bicycle theft
13

House prices

£352,878

Average price in Maidstone (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 1.1% year on year.

Terraced
£296,023
Semi-detached
£377,944
Detached
£608,280
Flat / maisonette
£182,628

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for ME14 1JL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near ME14 1JL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near ME14 1JL on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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