Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

CHURCH STREET, ME14 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, ME14 1DS.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME14 1DS 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.

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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

The IMD places ME14 1DS among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.

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

ME14 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Street, 0.3km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME14 1DS offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (238 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00186700 (shared with 83 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 1DS. 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%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near ME14 1DS are high at 238 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 offences602
Anti-social behaviour310
Shoplifting265
Drugs138
Public order127

school Local Schools

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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough

Good470 pupils0.7 km
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Invicta Grammar School

Outstanding1620 pupils0.9 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.9 km
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North Borough Junior School

Good329 pupils1.0 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils1.1 km
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Valley Park School

Good1648 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's Infant School

Good254 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Funky Feast0.7 km
  • Mr Bigs0.7 km
  • Notorious BRG0.7 km
  • The Old Boat Cafe0.4 km
  • Total Jerk0.7 km
  • + 125 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Asda Living (Cafe)0.6 km
  • Belal Halal Butcher0.4 km
  • Demelza Trading Ltd0.8 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry0.6 km
  • Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.9 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.3 km
  • Maidstone Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Ashes Sports Bar0.2 km
  • Banks Bar0.3 km
  • Odd Fellows0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • London Cash And Carry0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.7 km
  • Jade Garden0.7 km
  • Marino's0.7 km
  • Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.7 km
  • River Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone East0.3 km
  • Maidstone0.5 km
  • Maidstone Barracks0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • Brenchley Gardens0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km