Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

FAIRMEADOW, ME14 1FU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRMEADOW, ME14 1FU.

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Population

116

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. ME14 1FU combines 68% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

home £206,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME14 1FU is an up-and-coming urban area on Fairmeadow, 0.1km 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME14 1FU are sourced from Output Area E00186696 (shared with 13 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 1FU. 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 / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 195,000

15 sales · Mean £ 188,700

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

Crime rates near ME14 1FU are high at 276 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 offences585
Anti-social behaviour352
Shoplifting295
Drugs134
Public order122

school Local Schools

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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.8 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.8 km
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Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone

Outstanding120 pupils0.8 km
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School

Requires Improvement303 pupils0.9 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils0.9 km
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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils1.0 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough

Good470 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

132 nearby
  • Funky Feast0.4 km
  • Mr Bigs0.4 km
  • Notorious BRG0.4 km
  • The Old Boat Cafe0.1 km
  • Total Jerk0.4 km
  • + 127 more
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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Asda Living (Cafe)0.3 km
  • Belal Halal Butcher0.1 km
  • Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry0.7 km
  • Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.6 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Rock House Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.1 km
  • Maidstone Snooker Club0.5 km
  • Society Rooms0.4 km
  • The Muggleton Inn0.2 km
  • Century Club0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
  • London Cash And Carry0.5 km
  • Costcutter Maidstone0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 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
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone West0.4 km
  • Maidstone East0.5 km
  • Maidstone Barracks0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Earl Street0.1 km
  • Earl Street0.1 km
  • Earl Street0.1 km
  • Pudding Lane0.1 km
  • Pudding Lane0.1 km