Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME14 1DE House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

283

cake
Avg Age

30

payments
Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

work
Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: ME14 1DE 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

ME14 1DE 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.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME14 1DE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (313 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00186700 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME14 1DE. 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

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 7%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

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

Crime rates near ME14 1DE are high at 313 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 offences643
Anti-social behaviour383
Shoplifting298
Drugs149
Public order136

school Local Schools

P

Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough

Good470 pupils0.7 km
S

Invicta Grammar School

Outstanding1620 pupils0.9 km
S

Maidstone Grammar School

Good1443 pupils1.1 km
S

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils1.1 km
P

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School

Requires Improvement303 pupils1.1 km
P

St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone

Outstanding120 pupils1.1 km
P

Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School

Good178 pupils1.1 km
S

Valley Park School

Good1648 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Funky Feast0.6 km
  • Mr Bigs0.6 km
  • Notorious BRG0.6 km
  • The Old Boat Cafe0.4 km
  • Total Jerk0.6 km
  • + 126 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Asda Living (Cafe)0.6 km
  • Belal Halal Butcher0.3 km
  • Demelza Trading Ltd1.0 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry0.8 km
  • Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.8 km
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.3 km
  • Maidstone Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Ashes Sports Bar0.2 km
  • Banks Bar0.2 km
  • Odd Fellows0.7 km
  • + 27 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.8 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Marino's0.6 km
  • Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.8 km
  • River Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone0.4 km
  • Maidstone East0.5 km
  • Maidstone West0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.0 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • Royal Star Arcade0.1 km