ME14 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (304 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00186700 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME14 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME14 1DA.
283
30
£ 47,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME14 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ME14 1DA is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME14 1DA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ME14 1DA are high at 304 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
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone Grammar School
Valley Park School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Funky Feast0.6 km
- Mr Bigs0.6 km
- Notorious BRG0.6 km
- The Old Boat Cafe0.5 km
- Total Jerk0.6 km
- + 127 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Asda Living (Cafe)0.7 km
- Belal Halal Butcher0.4 km
- Demelza Trading Ltd1.0 km
- Everest Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.8 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.4 km
- Maidstone Snooker Club0.8 km
- Society Rooms0.5 km
- The Muggleton Inn0.2 km
- Century Club0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- London Cash And Carry0.5 km
- Costcutter Maidstone0.3 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Marino's0.6 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.9 km
- River Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone0.4 km
- Maidstone East0.5 km
- Maidstone West0.7 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.0 km
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME141DA · Data under Open Government Licence