High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1SA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 1SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	42.9%	51.4%	8.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	57.1%	48.6%	-8.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 1SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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%	68.4%	1.6%	37.9%	30.5%
Married: Opposite sex	17.8%	15.6%	-2.2%	44.2%	-28.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	4.7%	4%	-0.7%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	9.3%	9.3%	0.0%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.9%	48.1%	-4.8%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	34%	36.8%	2.8%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	11.8%	10.9%	-0.9%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	0.8%	3.9%	3.1%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14%	17.3%	3.3%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	11.6%	-4.8%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.8%	16.4%	-8.4%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	5.3%	3.0%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	16.4%	1.4%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	20.6%	29.3%	8.7%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	7%	3.6%	-3.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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%	2.1%	0.8%	1.1%	1.0%
Indian	2.5%	0.7%	-1.8%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	3.4%	1.1%	-2.3%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	2.1%	8.1%	6.0%	2.5%	5.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.8%	2.8%	1.0%	1.8%
Other Black	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	0.5%	3.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	83.6%	72.4%	-11.2%	81.4%	-9.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.4%	3.9%	3.5%	1.6%	2.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.8% 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%	61.8%	-14.3%	83.2%	-21.4%
European Union	9.7%	22.5%	12.8%	6.1%	16.4%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	0.8%	2.4%
Africa	4.6%	5.3%	0.7%	2.7%	2.6%
Middle East and Asia	7.1%	3.2%	-3.9%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	4.2%	3.4%	1.3%	2.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.1%	61.3%	-14.8%	83.2%	-21.9%
10+ Years	2.1%	9.1%	7.0%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	9.2%	12.9%	3.7%	2.9%	10.0%
2-5 Years	8.8%	12.5%	3.7%	2.2%	10.3%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	4.2%	0.4%	1.9%	2.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	51.4%	76.7%	-25.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	2.8%	0.3%	2.5%
Romania	12%	0.9%	11.1%
Other EU countries	7%	1.5%	5.5%
Turkey	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	2.8%	0.3%	2.5%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.2%	37.2%	6.0%
Christian	38.9%	46.2%	-7.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	11.2%	6.5%	4.7%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 2335.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3783.0% higher than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

🔎 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 1SA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 278 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 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 1SA

Average Price
£926,807

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£926,807

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£452,919

Semi-Detached
£436,504

Terraced
£396,047

Detached
£663,426

Flats/Maisonettes
£197,055

Other
£889,213

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
91 High Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£1,000,000	2023-01-31	£1,005,000
Part Basement, Ground And First Floor 93 - 95 High Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£15,000	2020-07-10	£17,150
97A High Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£504,000	2017-12-19	£557,841
95 High Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£1,920,000	2017-01-17	£2,217,931

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 1SA

Employment

ME14 1SA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	32
Looking after home or family	22
Self-Employed	22
Other	19
Unemployed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Retired	6
Student (economically inactive)	5

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	962 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	3out of 4	1,055 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	1,055 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN	2out of 4	1,144 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	989 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	1,150 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	1,181 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	1,390 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	60 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	1,086 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	1,160 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	2,654 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	- not rated	3,065 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	Distance
NalaBheema's	95 High Street, Maidstone	1 yd
Le Lotus	98 High Street, Maidstone	1 yd
Mallus	94 High Street, Maidstone	20 yd
Wimpy	5 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone	43 yd
Kokoro Maidstone	12 King Street, Maidstone	68 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brenchley	91 High Street, Maidstone	13 yd
The Muggleton Inn	High Street, Maidstone	53 yd
Rage Out	89 Bank Street, Maidstone	57 yd
Ovation	Unit 2, 28 - 32 Gabriels Hill	74 yd
The Zoo	23 - 24 Market Buildings, Maidstone	127 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Atilla Kebab House	16 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone	37 yd
Big Boys Pizza	9 Mill Street, Maidstone	199 yd
Mooboo Bubble Tea (Kiosk 11, Upper Floor)	The Mall Chequers Centre, Pads Hill	202 yd
Chopstix Noodle Bar	The Mall Chequers Centre, Pads Hill	202 yd
Tastes Special	The Mall Chequers Centre, Pads Hill	202 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre	202 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place	342 yd
Costcutter Maidstone	41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	368 yd
Tesco	86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone	373 yd
London Cash And Carry	116-120 Week Street, Maidstone	483 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET	squash courts	337 yd
Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET		447 yd
Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street	health and fitness suite	460 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	505 yd
Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	545 yd
Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	595 yd
Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	676 yd
Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road		740 yd
The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY	artificial grass pitch	868 yd
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough VINTERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	868 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	19 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	24.49 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	24.49 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	0.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.19 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME14 1SA