Yeoman Lane is in Bearsted, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 4BU is located in the Bearsted & Downswood 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 Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME14 4ND, ME14 4BY, ME14 4BZ, ME14 4JS, ME14 4NA, ME15 8FW, ME14 4BX, ME14 4AF, ME15 8XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME14 4BU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 47.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 20.8% | 31.6% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 50% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 56.2% | 57.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 29.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 21.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 31.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 91.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 88.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yeoman Lane was 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.8% higher than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Yeoman Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 140th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Yeoman Lane, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,406,250 | 2025-01-02 | £1,447,485 |
| 16 Yeoman Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2023-11-03 | £469,815 |
| 22 Yeoman Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-11-09 | £667,285 |
| 4 Yeoman Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-05-12 | £594,692 |
| 1 Yeoman Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-01-19 | £378,000 |
ME14 4BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 4BU 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnham Church of England Infant School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Junior School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madginford Primary School Egremont Road , Bearsted ME15 8LH | 3out of 4 | 815 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 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearsted Primary Academy Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 2,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,811 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 3-5 Yeoman Court, Ashford Road | 73 yd | |
| The Cavendish | 8 Cavendish Way, Bearsted | 195 yd | |
| The Yeoman | The Kentish Yeoman Public House, 139 Ashford Road | 206 yd | |
| Delhi Spice UK Ltd | Delhi Spice Uk, 87 Ashford Road | 478 yd | |
| Fed On The Green | Amazon, The Green | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose Inn | Delhi Spice Uk, 87 Ashford Road | 478 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Inn, The Green | 832 yd | |
| Fish On The Green | The Green, Bearsted | 862 yd | |
| The Oak On The Green | The Street, Bearsted | 868 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Orchard Spot, Spot Lane | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marino Fish Bar | 140B Ashford Road, Bearsted | 140 yd | |
| Yummy | Cavendish House, 6 Cavendish Way | 196 yd | |
| Bearsted Fish Bar | 29 Egremont Road, Bearsted | 786 yd | |
| China Chef | Unit 6, Egremont Shopping Parade | 786 yd | |
| Bearsted Spice | Unit 7, Egremont Shopping Parade | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Bearsted Express, 143 Ashford Road | 318 yd | |
| Co-op | 33-37 Egremont Road, Bearsted | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearsted Woodlands Trust Church Landway | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Bearsted And Thurnham Lawn Tennis Club BEARSTED AND THURNHAM LAWN TENNIS CLUB BEARSTED AND THURNHAM LAWN TENNIS CLUB CHURCH LANDWAY | tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Roseacre Junior School THE LANDWAY | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Elizabeth Harvie Field CROSS KEYS | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Madginford Primary School EGREMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Bearsted Green THE GREEN | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Mallards Way LENSIDE DRIVE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Marriott Leisure & Country Club (Tudor Park) ASHFORD ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 94.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.