Week Street is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 1RB 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME14 1RH, ME14 1RF, ME14 1QX, ME14 1QJ, ME14 1RL, ME14 1LL, ME14 1QY, ME14 1RJ, ME14 1LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 1RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.9% | 50.5% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 57.1% | 49.5% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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% | 61.8% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 16.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -27.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 13.3% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 43.9% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 15.4% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 14.8% | -10.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 36.7% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.6% | 62.4% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 59.8% 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% | 59.8% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 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% | 60.4% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 14.6% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Week Street was 719.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1156.1% higher than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Week Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 6th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 382.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 - 107 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2019-05-09 | £984,536 |
| 119 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-04-28 | £267,044 |
| 119 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2011-07-26 | £336,753 |
| 115 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-10-02 | £314,079 |
| 121 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-10-10 | £403,391 |
ME14 1RB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Borough Primary School Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Borough Junior School North Borough Junior School, Peel Street , ME14 2BP | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, All Saints Church of England Primary School College Road , ME15 6YH | - not rated | 985 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Kent School for Girls Union Street , ME14 1EE | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | - not rated | 981 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DR | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid-Kent Behaviour Service & Education Office Bishops Terrace , Tonbridge Road ME14 1AF | - not rated | 639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Maidstone Springfield House, Sandling Road , ME14 2LP | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mu Mu Nightclub Wine Bar And Restaurant | 108 - 110 Week Street, Maidstone | 43 yd | |
| Namaste Nepalese Cuisine | 112 Week Street, Maidstone | 50 yd | |
| Thai Palace | 106 Week Street, Maidstone | 50 yd | |
| Indulgence | Brenchley House, 123 - 135 Week Street | 59 yd | |
| Greek Paradise | 93 Week Street, Maidstone | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Rooms | Brenchley House, Week Street | 24 yd | |
| Maidstone Working Men's Club & Institute | 17 Brewer Street, Maidstone | 132 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 74 Week Street, Maidstone | 147 yd | |
| Maidstone Squash Club | 23A Union Street, Maidstone | 155 yd | |
| The Druids Arms | 24 Earl Street, Maidstone | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexigo | 113 Week Street, Maidstone | 3 yd | |
| New China Town | 6 Starnes Court, Union Street | 155 yd | |
| Jhal Chilli | 61 Union Street, Maidstone | 263 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 77 Union Street, Maidstone | 263 yd | |
| Wok Kitchen | 40 Union Street, Maidstone | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Cash And Carry | 116-120 Week Street, Maidstone | 51 yd | |
| Tesco | 86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone | 74 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wheeler Street, Maidstone | 416 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 502 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street | health and fitness suite | 26 yd |
| Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET | 124 yd | |
| Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET | squash courts | 133 yd |
| Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| Howard De Walden Club BLUETT STREET | 544 yd | |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Civil Service Sports And Social Club RECREATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 841 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.