Overview of ME14 5HN

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Park Avenue is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 5HN is located in the Penenden Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Park Avenue, Maidstone, ME14 5HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME14 5HP, ME14 5HW, ME14 5HE, ME14 5HL, ME14 5HH, ME14 2BA, ME14 2EZ, ME14 5HF, ME14 5AZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 5HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%50.7%1.0% 51.0% -0.3%
Male50.3%49.3%-1.0% 49.0% 0.3%

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 5HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.2%24.5%-1.7% 37.9% -13.4%
Married: Opposite sex57.3%56.6%-0.7% 44.2% 12.4%
Separated2.1%2.6%0.5% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced9.1%9.9%0.8% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed5.2%6.6%1.4% 6.1% 0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.3%55.3%12.0% 48.4% 6.9%
Good health41.8%29.2%-12.6% 33.6% -4.4%
Fair health12.2%11.4%-0.8% 12.7% -1.3%
Bad health2.1%2.9%0.8% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health0.6%1.2%0.6% 1.2% 0.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.4%16.8%0.4% 18.2% -1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.7%9.5%-6.2% 9.6% -0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.4%17.2%0.8% 13.4% 3.8%
Apprenticeship2.1%2.9%0.8% 5.3% -2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.7%19.3%3.6% 16.9% 2.4%
Degree or Similar29.4%32.8%3.4% 33.8% -1.0%
Other4.2%1.5%-2.7% 2.8% -1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.5%1.2%-0.3% 0.7% 0.5%
Indian0%0.6%0.6% 3.1% -2.5%
Other Asian0%7.3%7.3% 1.6% 5.7%
Black African0.6%0.9%0.3% 2.5% -1.6%
Other Black0.9%0%-0.9% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
White96.3%86.5%-9.8% 81.4% 5.1%
Arab0.3%0%-0.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%1.8%1.8% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.7%83.6%-9.1% 83.2% 0.4%
European Union4%5%1.0% 6.1% -1.1%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa2.1%1.5%-0.6% 2.7% -1.2%
Middle East and Asia0.9%9.4%8.5% 5.6% 3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.7%83.9%-8.8% 83.2% 0.7%
10+ Years0%8.8%8.8% 9.8% -1.0%
5-10 Years0.6%0.9%0.3% 2.9% -2.0%
2-5 Years1.2%2.9%1.7% 2.2% 0.7%
Less than 2 years5.5%3.5%-2.0% 1.9% 1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.6% 76.7% 8.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Spain1.5% 0.4% 1.1%
Romania1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Southern Asia1.8% 1.2% 0.6%
No passport held7.4% 13.5% -6.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.8% 37.2% 3.6%
Christian45.2% 46.2% -1.0%
Buddhist4.7% 0.5% 4.2%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Muslim1.8% 6.5% -4.7%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Park Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Park Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 11th 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in ME14 5HN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Avenue are based on 100 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 Park Avenue, Maidstone, ME14 5HN

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 5HN

Average Price
£527,295
Semi-Detached
£527,295
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Avenue

Average Price
£345,589
Semi-Detached
£468,920
Terraced
£398,085
Detached
£632,953
Flats/Maisonettes
£168,888
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
28 Park Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£640,0002024-03-28 £687,284
26 Park Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002023-06-16 £450,308
28 Park Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£282,0002015-07-10 £404,200
30 Park Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£86,7501996-02-29 £478,749
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 5HN

Employment

ME14 5HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5HN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired84
Full-Time Employee82
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed28
Other14
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities27
Education26
Construction25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Manufacturing13
Administrative and support service activities13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Financial and insurance activities10
Transport and storage9
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Other6
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's Infant School
Hillary Road , ME14 2BS
3out of 4 509 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
North Borough Junior School
Peel Street , ME14 2BP
3out of 4 563 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road , ME14 5DX
3out of 4 946 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sandling Primary School
Ashburnham Road , Penenden Heath ME14 2JG
3out of 4 1,066 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ
3out of 4 1,758 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS
4out of 4 1,105 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT
4out of 4 1,290 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road , ME16 0SF
4out of 4 1,511 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ
- not rated 1,590 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ
3out of 4 1,644 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
MEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF
- not rated 1,274 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Snowfields Academy
Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA
- not rated 2,178 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
2out of 4 2,205 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT
- not rated 2,397 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane , ME16 8NL
3out of 4 3,806 yd Foundation special school 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Penenden Deli319A Boxley Road, Maidstone769 yd
Vinters Park Tandoori3 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue785 yd
The Redemption CafeHm Prison Maidstone, County Road794 yd
Spice Hut73 Brewer Street, Maidstone850 yd
Genuine Dining Company At Kent County CouncilKent County Council, Sessions House925 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Civil Service Sports And Social ClubPark Avenue, Maidstone202 yd
The Chiltern HundredsPenenden Heath Road, Maidstone818 yd
The Eagle56 Brewer Street, Maidstone850 yd
Coach HouseQueen Anne Road, Maidstone871 yd
Brickmakers Arms109 Perryfield Street, Maidstone891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cornfords325 Boxley Road, Maidstone766 yd
Nai's Garden5 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue785 yd
Perfect Fish Bar9 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue805 yd
Fortune Chinese Takeaway77 Union Street, Maidstone967 yd
Wok Kitchen40 Union Street, Maidstone967 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi Stores LtdWheeler Street, Maidstone648 yd
Costcutter11 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue785 yd
London Cash And Carry116-120 Week Street, Maidstone1,019 yd
Tesco86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Civil Service Sports And Social Club
RECREATION CLOSE
grass pitches242 yd
Howard De Walden Club
BLUETT STREET
562 yd
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
VINTERS ROAD
artificial grass pitch768 yd
Hmp Maidstone
COUNTY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite792 yd
Penenden Heath
PENENDEN HEATH
grass pitches, tennis courts835 yd
Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution
BREWER STREET
957 yd
Invicta Grammar School
HUNTSMAN LANE
artificial grass pitch996 yd
Maidstone Squash Club
UNION STREET
squash courts1,053 yd
Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed)
Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street
health and fitness suite1,069 yd
Livingwell Health Club (Maidstone)
BEARSTED ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed166.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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