Is ME14 5BE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

462 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of ME14 5BE. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
160
Anti-social behaviour
104
Shoplifting
51
Other theft
40
Criminal damage & arson
29
Public order
23
Drugs
14
Other crime
11

House prices

£352,191

Average price in Maidstone (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.1% year on year.

Terraced
£294,489
Semi-detached
£377,855
Detached
£609,810
Flat / maisonette
£181,516

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for ME14 5BE 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 5BE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near ME14 5BE on Check Food Hygiene

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