Fairmeadow is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 1FU is located in the High Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairmeadow, Maidstone, ME14 1FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME14 1FT, ME14 1JS, ME14 1JZ, ME14 1JP, ME14 1PD, ME14 1PA, ME14 1JH, ME14 1JF, ME14 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME14 1FU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.9% | 53.4% | 10.5% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 57.1% | 46.6% | -10.5% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME14 1FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.8% | 64.4% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 20.8% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 52.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ME14 1FU this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 7.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 19.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 10.8% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 40.2% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 83.6% | 74.8% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 54.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 54.2% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 24.6% | 14.9% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 56.1% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 14% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 14% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.5% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 12.3% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairmeadow was 559.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 830.0% higher than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairmeadow has the 5th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 8th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 271.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 Fairmeadow Apartments, 21 - 22 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,500 | 2022-04-01 | £207,735 |
| Apartment 1 Fairmeadow Apartments, 21 - 22 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-03-29 | £170,532 |
| Apartment 2 Fairmeadow Apartments, 21 - 22 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £170,000 | 2017-02-03 | £193,269 |
| Apartment 5 Fairmeadow Apartments, 21 - 22 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2016-12-20 | £231,300 |
| Apartment 3 Fairmeadow Apartments, 21 - 22 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £170,000 | 2016-12-20 | £196,605 |
ME14 1FU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 864 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Taberna (Ground Floor) | Corpus Christi Hall, Fairmeadow | 66 yd | |
| Tandoor Mahal Restaurant | Medway Street, Maidstone | 77 yd | |
| La Villetta | 8 Pudding Lane, Maidstone | 96 yd | |
| Meet Me (UK) Ltd | 17-21 Pudding Lane, Maidstone | 99 yd | |
| The Old Boat Cafe | Street Record, Fairmeadow | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner | 9 Fairmeadow, Maidstone | 66 yd | |
| The Old House At Home | 10 Pudding Lane, Maidstone | 142 yd | |
| The Market House | Market House, 30 Earl Street | 167 yd | |
| Ashes Sports Bar | 6-8 Market Buildings, Maidstone | 215 yd | |
| The Zoo | 23 - 24 Market Buildings, Maidstone | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MexiPan / Turqusine Grill Meze Turkish Restaurant | 19 Pudding Lane, Maidstone | 101 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 31 High Street, Maidstone | 120 yd | |
| Top Hut Pizza And Chicken | 34 High Street, Maidstone | 124 yd | |
| Maidstone Grill | 54 High Street, Maidstone | 175 yd | |
| Big Boys Pizza | 9 Mill Street, Maidstone | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | 86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone | 423 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 488 yd | |
| London Cash And Carry | 116-120 Week Street, Maidstone | 502 yd | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET | squash courts | 431 yd |
| Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET | 532 yd | |
| Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 720 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 758 yd | |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.