Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME14 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME14 1DB.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME14 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME14 1DB — age 47, 48% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME14 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

Within the ME14 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are high (287 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00123722 (shared with 82 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME14 1DB. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near ME14 1DB are high at 287 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences642
Anti-social behaviour330
Shoplifting256
Drugs142
Public order132

school Local Schools

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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough

Good470 pupils0.6 km
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Invicta Grammar School

Outstanding1620 pupils0.8 km
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Valley Park School

Good1648 pupils1.0 km
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Maidstone Grammar School

Good1443 pupils1.0 km
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South Borough Primary School

Good487 pupils1.1 km
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School

Requires Improvement303 pupils1.2 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils1.2 km
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Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Funky Feast0.7 km
  • Mr Bigs0.7 km
  • Notorious BRG0.7 km
  • The Old Boat Cafe0.5 km
  • Total Jerk0.7 km
  • + 128 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Asda Living (Cafe)0.7 km
  • Belal Halal Butcher0.4 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry0.9 km
  • Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.9 km
  • Namaste Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.5 km
  • Maidstone Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Society Rooms0.5 km
  • The Muggleton Inn0.2 km
  • Century Club0.3 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • London Cash And Carry0.5 km
  • Costcutter Maidstone0.3 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • Marino's0.7 km
  • Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.9 km
  • River Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone0.3 km
  • Maidstone East0.6 km
  • Maidstone West0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.0 km