Maidstone: population and statistics
Maidstone has a population of 191,415 (2025) across 393.3 km², or 487 people per km². It ranks 123 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 191,415 residents
- 393.3 km²
- 487 people/km²
Maidstone in numbers
Population of Maidstone over time
Maidstone had 164,112 residents in 2015 and 191,415 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 173,272 |
| 2021 | 176,697 |
| 2022 | 180,981 |
| 2023 | 185,674 |
| 2024 | 189,189 |
| 2025 | 191,415 |
All indicators for Maidstone
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Maidstone | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 226 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.3% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 72 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maidstone | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 79,140 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 124 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 27.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 26.2% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 34 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 71,208 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 124 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 81.3% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 193 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 17.5% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.3% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 113 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.3% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 169 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.4% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 194 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £352,722 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 98 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 264 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maidstone | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 74.4% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 194 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.2% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 100 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maidstone | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,355 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 111 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.9 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 126 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,300 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 104 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,191 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 184 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Maidstone | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.8% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 35 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 132 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maidstone | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.6% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 221 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Maidstone ranks 8 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 82.8% in Maidstone, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 26.2% in Maidstone, compared with an average of 19.8% in South East and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 55,090 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Tonbridge and Malling, 12.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Medway (292,697 residents), 16 km away.
Business sectors: Maidstone
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction18.1% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Transport and storage7.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.8
Where is Maidstone?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maidstone?
Maidstone has 191,415 residents (2025), ranking 123 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Maidstone?
Maidstone covers 393.3 km², with a density of 487 people per km².
Is the population of Maidstone growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Maidstone went from 164,112 to 191,415, a change of +16.6%.
Where is Maidstone?
Maidstone is in South East (region). Latitude 51.273, longitude 0.522.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Maidstone?
In Maidstone, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 82.8% (2025-2026), ranking 35 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Maidstone?
In Maidstone, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 26.2% (2026), ranking 34 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Maidstone?
The nearest to Maidstone are Tonbridge and Malling (12 km), Medway (16 km), Swale (16 km), Gravesham (17 km), Sevenoaks (23 km).