Knowle Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME14 2BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.1%	48.5%	0.4%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	51.9%	51.5%	-0.4%	49.0%	2.5%

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 vicinity of ME14 2BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.6%	26.9%	3.3%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.6%	58.7%	0.1%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	3.4%	2.5%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	6.8%	6.2%	-0.6%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	7.6%	5.8%	-1.8%	6.1%	-0.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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	47.4%	55.2%	7.8%	48.4%	6.8%
Good health	37.6%	30.4%	-7.2%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	11.5%	11%	-0.5%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

In the area around ME14 2BB this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.5%	7.9%	-2.6%	18.2%	-10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	5%	-5.5%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	15.1%	1.2%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.9%	1.7%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	14.6%	-1.0%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	43.5%	47.3%	3.8%	33.8%	13.5%
Other	1.7%	4.2%	2.5%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Other Black	0%	2%	2.0%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.2%	94.1%	-3.1%	81.4%	12.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	86.9%	-4.4%	83.2%	3.7%
European Union	3.8%	4.4%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.2%	87.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0%	6.4%	6.4%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	2%	-4.6%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other Europe	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.7%	37.2%	12.5%
Christian	46.6%	46.2%	0.4%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Knowle Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowle Road was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Knowle Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 509.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,100

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in ME14 2BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Knowle Road are based on 46 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 Knowle Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 2BB

Average Price
£463,782

Semi-Detached
£463,323

Terraced
£473,416

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knowle Road

Average Price
£454,809

Semi-Detached
£445,951

Terraced
£455,668

Detached
£501,382

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knowle Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Knowle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£431,000	2019-08-30	£505,519
20 Knowle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£412,000	2019-01-22	£494,794
48 Knowle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£356,500	2018-03-29	£412,357
26 Knowle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2018-01-18	£496,163
16 Knowle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2017-09-29	£428,754

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 2BB

Employment

ME14 2BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Manufacturing	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Construction	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Infant School Hillary Road , ME14 2BS	3out of 4	311 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Borough Junior School Peel Street , ME14 2BP	3out of 4	353 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandling Primary School Ashburnham Road , Penenden Heath ME14 2JG	3out of 4	1,027 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	3out of 4	1,069 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ	3out of 4	1,598 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	1,255 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	1,339 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	1,454 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	1,464 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ	- not rated	1,777 yd	Free schools	No	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	1,224 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	2,071 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	2,354 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	- not rated	2,383 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	3,674 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Redemption Cafe	Hm Prison Maidstone, County Road	704 yd
Penenden Deli	319A Boxley Road, Maidstone	784 yd
Spice Hut	73 Brewer Street, Maidstone	794 yd
Genuine Dining Company At Kent County Council	Kent County Council, Sessions House	801 yd
Cafe Delicious	1-2 Victoria Parade, Week Street	891 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Civil Service Sports And Social Club	Park Avenue, Maidstone	220 yd
Brickmakers Arms	109 Perryfield Street, Maidstone	700 yd
The Eagle	56 Brewer Street, Maidstone	794 yd
Hare And Hounds	45 Lower Boxley Road, Maidstone	815 yd
The Flower Pot	96 Sandling Road, Maidstone	866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornfords	325 Boxley Road, Maidstone	782 yd
Maidstone Tandoori	48 Sandling Road, Maidstone	851 yd
Mango Tree Indian Takeaway	57 Sandling Road, Maidstone	851 yd
Super Pizza Maidstone	59 Sandling Road, Maidstone	851 yd
Jade Garden	55 Sandling Road, Maidstone	851 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Wheeler Street, Maidstone	568 yd
London Cash And Carry	116-120 Week Street, Maidstone	913 yd
Costcutter	11 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue	943 yd
Tesco	86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone	980 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Civil Service Sports And Social Club RECREATION CLOSE	grass pitches	285 yd
Howard De Walden Club BLUETT STREET		423 yd
Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	701 yd
Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET		870 yd
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough VINTERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	873 yd
Penenden Heath PENENDEN HEATH	grass pitches, tennis courts	909 yd
Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street	health and fitness suite	963 yd
Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET	squash courts	976 yd
Sandling Primary School ASHBURNHAM ROAD	grass pitches	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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