Pilgrims Way is in Detling, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 3EX is located in the Boxley Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilgrims Way, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 3EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 30.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 39% | 47.5% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 36.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 27.6% | 21.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 7.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 27.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 92.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilgrims Way was 96.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% higher than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilgrims Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 129th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Pilgrims Way, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-11-29 | £372,419 |
| Viola Pilgrims Way, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-30 | £485,636 |
| Lynton Pilgrims Way, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-04 | £515,323 |
| Blanch Land Pilgrims Way, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-06-07 | £501,079 |
| Lynch Meadow Farm Pilgrims Way, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-09-19 | £279,465 |
ME14 3EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME14 3EX 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted Primary Academy Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandling Primary School Ashburnham Road , Penenden Heath ME14 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ | 4out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Junior School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL | 4out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnham Church of England Infant School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 5,321 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 5,418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Horse | 39 The Street, Detling | 343 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Detling C E Primary School (Closed) The Street | grass pitches | 269 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 142.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 142.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.