Bedgebury Close, Maidstone, ME14 5QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 5QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	51.7%	-0.3%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48%	48.3%	0.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.1%	29.7%	1.6%	37.9%	-8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	49.4%	0.9%	44.2%	5.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3%	4%	1.0%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	13%	11.6%	-1.4%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	7.4%	4.8%	-2.6%	6.1%	-1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.3%	46.5%	5.2%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	39%	38%	-1.0%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	16%	11.4%	-4.6%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	3.3%	3.4%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.2%	21%	2.8%	18.2%	2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	12.9%	-6.1%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	14.5%	-4.1%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	7.7%	3.4%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	21%	8.0%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	20.6%	2.4%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	8.7%	2.4%	-6.3%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	10.7%	10.3%	1.6%	9.1%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.2%	84.9%	-10.3%	81.4%	3.5%
Other	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.4% 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	86.6%	76.4%	-10.2%	83.2%	-6.8%
European Union	4.8%	11.1%	6.3%	6.1%	5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3%	10.8%	7.8%	5.6%	5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.9%	76.1%	-9.8%	83.2%	-7.1%
10+ Years	1.5%	10.4%	8.9%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	3%	6.7%	3.7%	2.9%	3.8%
2-5 Years	3.7%	6.1%	2.4%	2.2%	3.9%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0.7%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.5%	76.7%	-2.2%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other EU countries	7.4%	1.5%	5.9%
Southern Asia	4%	1.2%	2.8%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	6.7%	1.7%	5.0%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Bedgebury Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedgebury Close was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bedgebury Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 99th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

🔎 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. 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 5QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Bedgebury Close are based on 113 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 Bedgebury Close, Maidstone, ME14 5QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 5QZ

Average Price
£287,989

Semi-Detached
£309,316

Terraced
£310,241

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£200,251

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bedgebury Close

Average Price
£303,521

Semi-Detached
£343,563

Terraced
£317,968

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£191,631

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bedgebury CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Bedgebury Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2026-03-13	£335,000
30 Bedgebury Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£333,750	2025-06-02	£347,331
33 Bedgebury Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-03-12	£319,309
81 Bedgebury Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-03-07	£305,982
79 Bedgebury Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-10-11	£301,494

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 5QZ

Employment

ME14 5QZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	17
Transport and storage	14
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	3out of 4	868 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Borough Primary School Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	- not rated	868 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ	- not rated	1,018 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	1,018 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Academy Bearsted Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA	4out of 4	1,342 yd	Free schools	Yes	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	793 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	804 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vinters Boys' School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	804 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Valley Park Community School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	804 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DR	- not rated	851 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG	- not rated	1,167 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Academy Snowfields Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	4out of 4	1,342 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF	- not rated	1,743 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT	- not rated	1,820 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mid-Kent Behaviour Service & Education Office Bishops Terrace , Tonbridge Road ME14 1AF	- not rated	1,976 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
The Maidstone Studios Limited	The Maidstone Studios, Vinters Business Park	522 yd
Vinters Park Tandoori	3 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue	584 yd
Costa @ Next Maidstone	Next, Eclipse Park	754 yd
Gymfinity	Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Road	868 yd
Coffee Corner	17 Newham Court, Bearsted Road	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chiltern Hundreds	Penenden Heath Road, Maidstone	717 yd
Civil Service Sports And Social Club	Park Avenue, Maidstone	867 yd
Newnham Court Inn	Newnham Court Farm, Bearsted Road	868 yd
Coach House	Queen Anne Road, Maidstone	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Perfect Fish Bar	9 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue		576 yd
Nai's Garden	5 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue		584 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costcutter	11 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue		584 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Livingwell Health Club (Maidstone) BEARSTED ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	699 yd
Invicta Grammar School HUNTSMAN LANE	artificial grass pitch	788 yd
Valley Park School HUNTSMAN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	807 yd
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough VINTERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	819 yd
Civil Service Sports And Social Club RECREATION CLOSE	grass pitches	843 yd
Penenden Heath PENENDEN HEATH	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,015 yd
St Johns Ce Primary School PROVENDER WAY	grass pitches	1,017 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	44 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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