ME14 1FU is an up-and-coming urban area on Fairmeadow, 0.1km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1FU are sourced from Output Area E00186696 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRMEADOW, ME14 1FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRMEADOW, ME14 1FU.
116
30
£ 47,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. ME14 1FU combines 68% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME14 1FU. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 195,000
15 sales · Mean £ 188,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ME14 1FU are high at 276 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.
school Local Schools
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
The Maplesden Noakes School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Funky Feast0.4 km
- Mr Bigs0.4 km
- Notorious BRG0.4 km
- The Old Boat Cafe0.1 km
- Total Jerk0.4 km
- + 127 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Asda Living (Cafe)0.3 km
- Belal Halal Butcher0.1 km
- Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
- Everest Cash And Carry0.7 km
- Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.6 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.4 km
- Rock House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.1 km
- Maidstone Snooker Club0.5 km
- Society Rooms0.4 km
- The Muggleton Inn0.2 km
- Century Club0.4 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- London Cash And Carry0.5 km
- Costcutter Maidstone0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Marino's0.4 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.8 km
- River Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone West0.4 km
- Maidstone East0.5 km
- Maidstone Barracks0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Earl Street0.1 km
- Earl Street0.1 km
- Earl Street0.1 km
- Pudding Lane0.1 km
- Pudding Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME141FU · Data under Open Government Licence