Birling Close, Maidstone, ME14 4AZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 4AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50.3%	1.2%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50.9%	49.7%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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 4AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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	14.1%	17.7%	3.6%	37.9%	-20.2%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	61.8%	-3.2%	44.2%	17.6%
Separated	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	8.1%	8%	-0.1%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	11.5%	9.2%	-2.3%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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 (86.5%) 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	50.5%	48.6%	-1.9%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	31.2%	37.9%	6.7%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	12.2%	10%	-2.2%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	4.3%	2.3%	-2.0%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.1%	13.5%	-0.6%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	7.2%	-2.6%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	17.9%	1.2%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.8%	1.7%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	12.7%	4.6%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	41%	41.8%	0.8%	33.8%	8.0%
Other	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	97.8%	96.8%	-1.0%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	96.1%	93.5%	-2.6%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	92.4%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	76.7%	13.7%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.5%	37.2%	-0.7%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Birling Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birling Close was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birling Close has the 51st highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 199th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME14 4AZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birling Close are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Maidstone.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birling Close, Maidstone, ME14 4AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 4AZ

Average Price
£632,913

Semi-Detached
£550,172

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£715,654

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birling Close

Average Price
£628,068

Semi-Detached
£546,904

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£709,232

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birling CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Birling Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2018-07-12	£546,904
6 Birling Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	1995-05-19	£709,232

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 4AZ

Employment

ME14 4AZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME14 4AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	12
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roseacre Junior School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL	4out of 4	499 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thurnham Church of England Infant School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL	4out of 4	559 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ	4out of 4	918 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Madginford Primary School Egremont Road , Bearsted ME15 8LH	3out of 4	1,130 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bearsted Primary Academy Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA	- not rated	1,137 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,393 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	1,823 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	2,042 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	2,621 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	2out of 4	3,712 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	- not rated	1,137 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	3,230 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	3,619 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	3,833 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	4,369 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Delhi Spice UK Ltd	Delhi Spice Uk, 87 Ashford Road	462 yd
The Yeoman	The Kentish Yeoman Public House, 139 Ashford Road	648 yd
The Cavendish	8 Cavendish Way, Bearsted	769 yd
Costa Coffee	3-5 Yeoman Court, Ashford Road	832 yd
Venues By Easydine	Bearsted Golf Club, Ware Street	849 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rose Inn	Delhi Spice Uk, 87 Ashford Road	462 yd
The Fox And Goose	Fox And Goose Inn, Weavering Street	606 yd
The White Horse	The White Horse Inn, The Green	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yummy	Cavendish House, 6 Cavendish Way	813 yd
Marino Fish Bar	140B Ashford Road, Bearsted	870 yd
Bearsted Fish Bar	29 Egremont Road, Bearsted	921 yd
China Chef	Unit 6, Egremont Shopping Parade	921 yd
Bearsted Spice	Unit 7, Egremont Shopping Parade	921 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	33-37 Egremont Road, Bearsted	900 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Minor Centre	916 yd
Tesco	Tesco Bearsted Express, 143 Ashford Road	1,087 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roseacre Junior School THE LANDWAY	grass pitches	369 yd
Weavering Village Hall WEAVERING STREET		547 yd
Madginford Primary School EGREMONT ROAD	grass pitches	1,007 yd
Bearsted And Thurnham Lawn Tennis Club BEARSTED AND THURNHAM LAWN TENNIS CLUB BEARSTED AND THURNHAM LAWN TENNIS CLUB CHURCH LANDWAY	tennis courts	1,021 yd
St Johns Ce Primary School PROVENDER WAY	grass pitches	1,055 yd
Bearsted Woodlands Trust Church Landway	grass pitches	1,066 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME14 4AZ