Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

UNION STREET, ME14 1EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, ME14 1EY.

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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

ME14 1EY is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 73.9% year-on-year.

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

ME14 1EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street, 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 1EY represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 73.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1EY 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 1EY. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 374,000

11 sales · Mean £ 356,363

Flat

£ 97,500

5 sales · Mean £ 84,300

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

Crime around ME14 1EY is moderate at 69 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 offences208
Anti-social behaviour111
Shoplifting65
Drugs47
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough

Good470 pupils0.3 km
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Invicta Grammar School

Outstanding1620 pupils0.5 km
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Valley Park School

Good1648 pupils0.7 km
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North Borough Junior School

Good329 pupils1.1 km
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Maidstone Grammar School

Good1443 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Infant School

Good254 pupils1.2 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils1.3 km
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South Borough Primary School

Good487 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • The Old Boat Cafe0.8 km
  • La Taberna (Ground Floor)0.8 km
  • The Social Climber Cafe1.0 km
  • Bliss0.5 km
  • Brittanic Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 112 more
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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Belal Halal Butcher0.8 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry0.9 km
  • Namaste Mini Market0.9 km
  • TK Maxx / Homesense0.9 km
  • 3Nutrition Lounge0.6 km
  • + 58 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.8 km
  • Society Rooms0.6 km
  • The Muggleton Inn0.6 km
  • The Eagle0.4 km
  • The Style And Winch0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.9 km
  • Wok U Like0.9 km
  • New China Town0.5 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • London Cash And Carry0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Costcutter Maidstone0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone0.4 km
  • Maidstone East0.7 km
  • Maidstone West1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Holland Road0.1 km
  • Holland Road0.2 km
  • St Luke's Avenue0.2 km
  • St Luke's Avenue0.2 km
  • Haynes0.2 km