Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

OLD SCHOOL PLACE, ME14 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL PLACE, ME14 1EQ.

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Population

487

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME14 1EQ's 63% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £217k.

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

ME14 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Old School Place, 0.7km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within East ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For families considering a move, ME14 1EQ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00123613 (shared with 11 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 1EQ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 193,500

15 sales · Mean £ 194,333

Terraced

£ 362,500

4 sales · Mean £ 341,875

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

Crime rates near ME14 1EQ are high at 151 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences366
Shoplifting214
Anti-social behaviour203
Drugs76
Public order61

school Local Schools

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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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Invicta Grammar School

Outstanding1620 pupils0.6 km
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Valley Park School

Good1648 pupils0.8 km
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North Borough Junior School

Good329 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's Infant School

Good254 pupils1.1 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils1.2 km
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Maidstone Grammar School

Good1443 pupils1.2 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Funky Feast1.0 km
  • Mr Bigs1.0 km
  • Notorious BRG1.0 km
  • The Old Boat Cafe0.7 km
  • Total Jerk1.0 km
  • + 121 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Asda Living (Cafe)0.9 km
  • Belal Halal Butcher0.7 km
  • Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry0.8 km
  • Namaste Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.7 km
  • Maidstone Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Society Rooms0.5 km
  • The Muggleton Inn0.5 km
  • Century Club0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • London Cash And Carry0.5 km
  • Costcutter Maidstone0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.8 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.8 km
  • Wok U Like0.8 km
  • New China Town0.4 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone0.5 km
  • Maidstone East0.6 km
  • Maidstone Barracks1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Luke's Avenue0.2 km
  • Wheeler Street0.2 km
  • St Luke's Avenue0.2 km
  • Holland Road0.2 km
  • Hedley Street0.2 km