ME14 1FN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME14 1FN offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (307 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1FN are sourced from Output Area E00186815 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME14 1FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME14 1FN.
399
32
£ 47,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, ME14 1FN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME14 1FN. The average age is 32.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ME14 1FN are high at 307 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
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Brunswick House Primary School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
The Maplesden Noakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Funky Feast0.4 km
- Mr Bigs0.4 km
- Notorious BRG0.4 km
- The Old Boat Cafe0.2 km
- Total Jerk0.4 km
- + 127 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Asda Living (Cafe)0.4 km
- Belal Halal Butcher0.1 km
- Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
- Everest Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.6 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.5 km
- Rock House Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.1 km
- Maidstone Snooker Club0.6 km
- Ashes Sports Bar0.1 km
- Banks Bar0.1 km
- Odd Fellows0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
43 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
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone West0.4 km
- Maidstone East0.5 km
- Maidstone0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pudding Lane0.0 km
- Pudding Lane0.0 km
- Royal Star Arcade0.0 km
- Royal Star Arcade0.1 km
- Pudding Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME141FN · Data under Open Government Licence