The Mallows is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 2PX is located in the Ringlestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Mallows, Maidstone, ME14 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME14 2AF, ME14 2QD, ME14 2GZ, ME14 2QF, ME14 2LD, ME14 2PY, ME14 2RA, ME14 2QA, ME14 2LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME14 2PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME14 2PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 35% | 34.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 57.5% | 48.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 37.4% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.5% | 14.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 15.1% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 31.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 95% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 95.3% | 89.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 90% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mallows was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Mallows has the 14th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 The Mallows, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-21 | £381,579 |
| 15 The Mallows, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-06-14 | £381,332 |
| 1 The Mallows, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2022-08-24 | £5,066 |
| 18 The Mallows, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-19 | £304,259 |
| 22 The Mallows, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-02-09 | £396,910 |
ME14 2PX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Borough Junior School Peel Street , ME14 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Infant School Hillary Road , ME14 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pippin | 78 London Road, Maidstone | 747 yd | |
| SD Catering | Maidstone United Gallagher Stadium, James Whatman Way | 874 yd | |
| Riverside Bar And Cafe | Freedom Fitness, Mill Meadow | 878 yd | |
| Lily's Social Kitchen CIC | 1 County Gate, Staceys Street | 908 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, London Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flower Pot | 96 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 667 yd | |
| Brickmakers Arms | 109 Perryfield Street, Maidstone | 800 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The White Rabbit, Sandling Road | 857 yd | |
| Maidstone Bowls Club | Buckland Road, Maidstone | 883 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | 45 Lower Boxley Road, Maidstone | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Tandoori | 48 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 794 yd | |
| Mango Tree Indian Takeaway | 57 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 794 yd | |
| Super Pizza Maidstone | 59 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 794 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 55 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 794 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 49 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 London Road, Maidstone | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 797 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| The Orchard Ground Castle Road | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,054 yd |
| Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.