Arundel Street is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 2RS is located in the Penenden Heath 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 Arundel Street, Maidstone, ME14 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME14 2RZ, ME14 2SA, ME14 2SN, ME14 2SB, ME14 2RP, ME14 2RT, ME14 2SU, ME14 2SF, ME14 2SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME14 2RS is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 45.7% | 46.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 2RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.8% | 46.8% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 45.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 39% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.9% | 17.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 11.8% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 35.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 14.7% | 5% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 5.1% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 88.3% | 81.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 77.3% | 66.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 19.9% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 66.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Street was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arundel Street has the 31st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 250th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Arundel Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2025-02-24 | £247,754 |
| 21 Arundel Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2024-03-13 | £333,428 |
| 20 Arundel Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-04-20 | £235,956 |
| 15A Arundel Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-03-13 | £255,680 |
| 2 Arundel Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-13 | £243,854 |
ME14 2RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Borough Junior School Peel Street , ME14 2BP | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Infant School Hillary Road , ME14 2BS | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandling Primary School Ashburnham Road , Penenden Heath ME14 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 775 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine Dining Company At Kent County Council | Kent County Council, Sessions House | 510 yd | |
| Lily's Social Kitchen CIC | 1 County Gate, Staceys Street | 513 yd | |
| Cafe Delicious | 1-2 Victoria Parade, Week Street | 555 yd | |
| The Redemption Cafe | Hm Prison Maidstone, County Road | 585 yd | |
| SD Catering | Maidstone United Gallagher Stadium, James Whatman Way | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmakers Arms | 109 Perryfield Street, Maidstone | 127 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | 96 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 261 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The White Rabbit, Sandling Road | 398 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | 45 Lower Boxley Road, Maidstone | 407 yd | |
| Society Rooms | Brenchley House, Week Street | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Tandoori | 48 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 310 yd | |
| Mango Tree Indian Takeaway | 57 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 310 yd | |
| Super Pizza Maidstone | 59 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 310 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 55 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 310 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 49 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wheeler Street, Maidstone | 570 yd | |
| London Cash And Carry | 116-120 Week Street, Maidstone | 649 yd | |
| Tesco | 86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone | 757 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howard De Walden Club BLUETT STREET | 392 yd | |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 571 yd |
| Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET | 688 yd | |
| Civil Service Sports And Social Club RECREATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET | squash courts | 793 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 969 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.