Magpie Farm Cottages is in Detling, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 3HH 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 Magpie Farm Cottages, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3HH 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 3HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 19.9% | 26.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 58.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 51.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 17.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 32.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 97% 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% | 97% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magpie Farm Cottages was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Magpie Farm Cottages has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 245th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Magpie Farm Cottages, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2001-11-01 | £441,642 |
ME14 3HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Bredhurst ME7 3JY | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanwood Primary School Long Catlis Road , Parkwood ME8 9TX | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 76.9% |
| Median download speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.