Teasel Close, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5FN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 5FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.8%	0.6%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.8%	48.2%	-0.6%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 5FN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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	31.3%	21.2%	-10.1%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	51.3%	62.9%	11.6%	44.2%	18.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	12.9%	8.2%	-4.7%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	2.9%	4.1%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.0%

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 (87.6%) 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	55.4%	54.8%	-0.6%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	35.4%	32.8%	-2.6%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	8.1%	8.9%	0.8%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	0.7%	3.3%	2.6%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	11.3%	13.5%	2.2%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	11.9%	-6.4%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	15.6%	1.4%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	7%	4.1%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	19.7%	5.1%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	33.8%	32.4%	-1.4%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	5%	0%	-5.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1.8%	4.6%	2.8%	1.6%	3.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	94.4%	86.6%	-7.8%	81.4%	5.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.5% 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	92.6%	86.5%	-6.1%	83.2%	3.3%
European Union	0.7%	5.3%	4.6%	6.1%	-0.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	6.3%	2.8%	5.6%	0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	86.2%	-6.1%	83.2%	3.0%
10+ Years	1.1%	8.2%	7.1%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	1.1%	2%	0.9%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	1.3%	-3.3%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Lithuania	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	2.6%	1.2%	1.4%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.2%	37.2%	-10.0%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Buddhist	3.6%	0.5%	3.1%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Teasel Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Teasel Close was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% lower than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Teasel Close has the 48th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 228th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,700

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in ME14 5FN, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Teasel Close are based on 22 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 Teasel Close, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5FN

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 5FN

Average Price
£598,309

Semi-Detached
£447,468

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£615,069

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Teasel Close

Average Price
£567,607

Semi-Detached
£454,557

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£572,990

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Teasel CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Teasel Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£462,500	2020-02-06	£550,855
4 Teasel Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2017-09-18	£500,875
4 Teasel Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2013-11-29	£441,977
1 Teasel Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£387,500	2013-09-12	£638,458
8 Teasel Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£363,000	2013-02-27	£608,010

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 5FN

Employment

ME14 5FN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	63
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	14
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	24
Construction	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Manufacturing	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ	- not rated	635 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ	- not rated	635 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roseacre Junior School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL	3out of 4	801 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thurnham Church of England Infant School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL	3out of 4	864 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Academy Bearsted Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA	4out of 4	903 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	4out of 4	1,134 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	1,556 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vinters Boys' School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	1,556 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Valley Park Community School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	1,556 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	1,765 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leigh Academy Snowfields Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	4out of 4	903 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Eylesden Court Preparatory School Bearsted House , Bearsted ME14 4EB	- not rated	1,563 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT	- not rated	2,566 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG	- not rated	2,626 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF	- not rated	2,957 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Early Bird	Minor Centre, Grovewood Drive North	439 yd
Costa@Tesco Maidstone	Tesco Stores Ltd, Minor Centre	453 yd
Delhi Spice UK Ltd	Delhi Spice Uk, 87 Ashford Road	882 yd
The Romney At Mote House	Mote House, Mote Park	965 yd
The Maidstone Studios Limited	The Maidstone Studios, Vinters Business Park	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Fox And Goose	Fox And Goose Inn, Weavering Street		139 yd
The Rose Inn	Delhi Spice Uk, 87 Ashford Road		882 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Minor Centre		453 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Weavering Village Hall WEAVERING STREET		77 yd
St Johns Ce Primary School PROVENDER WAY	grass pitches	633 yd
Roseacre Junior School THE LANDWAY	grass pitches	795 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	47.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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