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.
UNION STREET, ME14 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, ME14 1EY.
487
39
£ 47,800 /yr
57%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Invicta Grammar School
Valley Park School
North Borough Junior School
Maidstone Grammar School
St Paul's Infant School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
South Borough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ME141EY · Data under Open Government Licence