Middle Row is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 1TF 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 Middle Row, Maidstone, ME14 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME14 1SD, ME14 1TG, ME14 1HT, ME14 1SJ, ME14 1HJ, ME14 1SA, ME14 1LN, ME15 6JG, ME14 1SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 1TF 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% |
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 1TF, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Row 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.
Middle Row 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2023-09-30 | £609,590 |
| 5 Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-01-25 | £132,086 |
| 1 Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-01-04 | £262,174 |
| 1 Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2007-02-06 | £332,886 |
ME14 1TF 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.
| 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 |
| 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 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 982 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 | 982 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 956 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalared Bar And Restaurant | 83 - 84 Bank Street, Maidstone | 31 yd | |
| T4 | 10 Middle Row, Maidstone | 43 yd | |
| Dirty @ The Stag | 11 Middle Row, Maidstone | 56 yd | |
| Mallus | 94 High Street, Maidstone | 59 yd | |
| Leah's Bistro | 18 High Street, Maidstone | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage Out | 89 Bank Street, Maidstone | 26 yd | |
| The Brenchley | 91 High Street, Maidstone | 67 yd | |
| The Muggleton Inn | High Street, Maidstone | 78 yd | |
| The Old House At Home | 10 Pudding Lane, Maidstone | 93 yd | |
| Ovation | Unit 2, 28 - 32 Gabriels Hill | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atilla Kebab House | 16 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone | 104 yd | |
| Big Boys Pizza | 9 Mill Street, Maidstone | 127 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 31 High Street, Maidstone | 136 yd | |
| MexiPan / Turqusine Grill Meze Turkish Restaurant | 19 Pudding Lane, Maidstone | 142 yd | |
| Top Hut Pizza And Chicken | 34 High Street, Maidstone | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 260 yd | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 390 yd | |
| Tesco | 86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place | 408 yd | |
| London Cash And Carry | 116-120 Week Street, Maidstone | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET | squash courts | 371 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET | 484 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 701 yd | |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 852 yd |
| Howard De Walden Club BLUETT STREET | 946 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.