Overview of ME14 1RB

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female42.9%50.5%7.6% 51.0% -0.5%
Male57.1%49.5%-7.6% 49.0% 0.5%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single66.8%61.8%-5.0% 37.9% 23.9%
Married: Opposite sex17.8%16.8%-1.0% 44.2% -27.4%
Separated4.7%4.6%-0.1% 2.2% 2.4%
Divorced9.3%13.3%4.0% 9.1% 4.2%
Widowed1.4%3.5%2.1% 6.1% -2.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.9%43.9%-9.0% 48.4% -4.5%
Good health34%28.3%-5.7% 33.6% -5.3%
Fair health11.8%15.7%3.9% 12.7% 3.0%
Bad health0.8%10.1%9.3% 4.0% 6.1%
Very bad health0.4%2%1.6% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14%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 Levels24.8%14.8%-10.0% 13.4% 1.4%
Apprenticeship2.3%4.7%2.4% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15%12.4%-2.6% 16.9% -4.5%
Degree or Similar20.6%36.7%16.1% 33.8% 2.9%
Other7%2.4%-4.6% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.3%0%-1.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0%3.6%3.6% 0.7% 2.9%
Indian2.5%4.6%2.1% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani1.3%0.5%-0.8% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian3.4%11.9%8.5% 1.6% 10.3%
Black African2.1%6.7%4.6% 2.5% 4.2%
Black Caribbean0%4.1%4.1% 1.0% 3.1%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%0%-1.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.5%0.1% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%2.6%1.3% 0.9% 1.7%
Mixed Other0.8%1.5%0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
White83.6%62.4%-21.2% 81.4% -19.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.3%1%-0.3% 0.1% 0.9%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Other0.4%0%-0.4% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 59.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.1%59.8%-16.3% 83.2% -23.4%
European Union9.7%14.9%5.2% 6.1% 8.8%
Rest of Europe1.3%3.6%2.3% 0.8% 2.8%
Africa4.6%6.2%1.6% 2.7% 3.5%
Middle East and Asia7.1%13.4%6.3% 5.6% 7.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%2.1%1.3% 1.3% 0.8%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.1%60.4%-15.7% 83.2% -22.8%
10+ Years2.1%13%10.9% 9.8% 3.2%
5-10 Years9.2%6.8%-2.4% 2.9% 3.9%
2-5 Years8.8%5.2%-3.6% 2.2% 3.0%
Less than 2 years3.8%14.6%10.8% 1.9% 12.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom50% 76.7% -26.7%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Italy1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Poland2.1% 1.3% 0.8%
Romania2.1% 0.9% 1.2%
Other EU countries10.3% 1.5% 8.8%
Other Europe1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
North Africa1% 0.1% 0.9%
Central and Western Africa3.1% 0.3% 2.8%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia3.1% 1.2% 1.9%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean1% 0.3% 0.7%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
No passport held19.1% 13.5% 5.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.5% 37.2% 2.3%
Christian39% 46.2% -7.2%
Buddhist2.6% 0.5% 2.1%
Hindu4.1% 1.7% 2.4%
Muslim8.2% 6.5% 1.7%
Sikh1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other religion2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Week Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Week Street was 642.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 968.9% 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 7th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 357.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,800
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME14 1RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Week Street are based on 70 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Maidstone.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 1RB

Average Price
£461,631
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£371,032
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£642,827

Estimated Average Property Prices for Week Street

Average Price
£1,294,896
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£384,519
Detached
£1,192,096
Flats/Maisonettes
£169,950
Other
£1,612,620

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Week Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
105 - 107 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent
Other, an established residential building
£900,0002019-05-09 £1,022,680
119 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent
Other, an established residential building
£210,0002015-04-28 £277,390
119 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£185,0002011-07-26 £336,094
115 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002008-10-02 £313,465
121 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002007-10-10 £402,603
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 1RB

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee56
Part-Time Employee24
Long-Term Sick or disabled22
Looking after home or family15
Other15
Unemployed14
Self-Employed10
Student (economically inactive)9
Retired7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Accommodation and food service activities26
Human health and social work activities17
Transport and storage12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Other9
Construction8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Administrative and support service activities7
Education6
Financial and insurance activities6
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Manufacturing2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ
3out of 4 811 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
North Borough Junior School
Peel Street , ME14 2BP
3out of 4 927 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Infant School
Hillary Road , ME14 2BS
3out of 4 1,021 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road , ME14 5DX
3out of 4 1,077 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road , ME16 8ER
3out of 4 1,329 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road , ME16 0SF
4out of 4 670 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ
3out of 4 839 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS
4out of 4 1,324 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT
4out of 4 1,555 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road , ME15 7BT
3out of 4 1,705 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
MEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF
- not rated 380 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
2out of 4 1,161 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT
- not rated 1,441 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane , ME16 8NL
3out of 4 2,752 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Snowfields Academy
Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA
- not rated 3,054 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mu Mu Nightclub Wine Bar And Restaurant108 - 110 Week Street, Maidstone43 yd
Namaste Nepalese Cuisine112 Week Street, Maidstone50 yd
Thai Palace106 Week Street, Maidstone50 yd
IndulgenceBrenchley House, 123 - 135 Week Street59 yd
Greek Paradise93 Week Street, Maidstone63 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Society RoomsBrenchley House, Week Street24 yd
Maidstone Working Men's Club & Institute17 Brewer Street, Maidstone132 yd
Merkur Cashino74 Week Street, Maidstone147 yd
Maidstone Squash Club23A Union Street, Maidstone155 yd
The Druids Arms24 Earl Street, Maidstone245 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mexigo113 Week Street, Maidstone3 yd
New China Town6 Starnes Court, Union Street155 yd
Jhal Chilli61 Union Street, Maidstone263 yd
Fortune Chinese Takeaway77 Union Street, Maidstone263 yd
Wok Kitchen40 Union Street, Maidstone263 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
London Cash And Carry116-120 Week Street, Maidstone51 yd
Tesco86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone74 yd
Aldi Stores LtdWheeler Street, Maidstone416 yd
Lidl Great Britain LimitedSt Peters Street, Maidstone502 yd
IcelandUnit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre598 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed)
Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street
health and fitness suite26 yd
Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution
BREWER STREET
124 yd
Maidstone Squash Club
UNION STREET
squash courts133 yd
Hmp Maidstone
COUNTY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite271 yd
Freedom Leisure Maidstone
ST. PETERS STREET
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts427 yd
The Gallagher Stadium
THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY
artificial grass pitch485 yd
Howard De Walden Club
BLUETT STREET
544 yd
Trugym Maidstone
1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite768 yd
Maidstone Grammar School For Girls
BUCKLAND ROAD
grass pitches817 yd
Civil Service Sports And Social Club
RECREATION CLOSE
grass pitches841 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s40.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed20.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed20.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed23.88 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed23.88 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed1.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1.24 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.