Chillington Street is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 2RT 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 Chillington Street, Maidstone, ME14 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME14 2RY, ME14 2RU, ME14 2SB, ME14 2RS, ME14 2RX, ME14 2SD, ME14 2SN, ME14 2SE, ME14 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME14 2RT is primarily male, with 74.9% 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 | 29.5% | 25.1% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -25.9% |
| Male | 70.5% | 74.9% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 25.9% |
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 2RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 52.8% | 57.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 38.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 62.5% | 66% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 27.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 14.1% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 6.9% | -17.2% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 19.7% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 14.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 28.1% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 19.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 14.1% | 2.5% | -11.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 41% | 47.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 46.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 53.1% | 37.1% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 7.1% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 39.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 39.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.4% | 49.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 43.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 39.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 17.2% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.6% | 15% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.8% | 20.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 18.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.8% | 76.7% | -34.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 43.4% | 1.2% | 42.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 11% | 0.5% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 29.2% | 1.7% | 27.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 8% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chillington Street was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chillington Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 191st lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Chillington Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-06-14 | £278,420 |
| 41 Chillington Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-03-17 | £265,590 |
| 5 Chillington Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-02-16 | £256,382 |
| 47 Chillington Street, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-01 | £254,922 |
| 35 Chillington Street, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-29 | £237,605 |
ME14 2RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 299 |
| Other | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 250 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Borough Junior School Peel Street , ME14 2BP | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Infant School Hillary Road , ME14 2BS | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandling Primary School Ashburnham Road , Penenden Heath ME14 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 853 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,251 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 | 605 yd | |
| Lily's Social Kitchen CIC | 1 County Gate, Staceys Street | 609 yd | |
| Cafe Delicious | 1-2 Victoria Parade, Week Street | 653 yd | |
| The Redemption Cafe | Hm Prison Maidstone, County Road | 668 yd | |
| SD Catering | Maidstone United Gallagher Stadium, James Whatman Way | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmakers Arms | 109 Perryfield Street, Maidstone | 223 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | 96 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 333 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The White Rabbit, Sandling Road | 494 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | 45 Lower Boxley Road, Maidstone | 505 yd | |
| Civil Service Sports And Social Club | Park Avenue, Maidstone | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Tandoori | 48 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 403 yd | |
| Mango Tree Indian Takeaway | 57 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 403 yd | |
| Super Pizza Maidstone | 59 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 403 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 55 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 403 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 49 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wheeler Street, Maidstone | 638 yd | |
| London Cash And Carry | 116-120 Week Street, Maidstone | 744 yd | |
| Tesco | 86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone | 852 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howard De Walden Club BLUETT STREET | 444 yd | |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 658 yd |
| Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Civil Service Sports And Social Club RECREATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET | 779 yd | |
| Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET | squash courts | 886 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.