Blacksmith Drive, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5SZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME14 5SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	51.5%	50%	-1.5%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.5%	50%	1.5%	49.0%	1.0%

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	29.9%	31.4%	1.5%	37.9%	-6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	49.8%	-4.5%	44.2%	5.6%
Separated	2.7%	4%	1.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	10.9%	10.3%	-0.6%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	6.1%	-1.6%

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 (92.1%) 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	53.9%	58.9%	5.0%	48.4%	10.5%
Good health	36.9%	33.2%	-3.7%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	7.8%	6.4%	-1.4%	12.7%	-6.3%
Bad health	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.6%

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	13.1%	14.3%	1.2%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	5.4%	-10.9%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.7%	15.7%	-6.0%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	3.6%	-1.8%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	26.5%	12.9%	16.9%	9.6%
Degree or Similar	26.7%	30.9%	4.2%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	3.2%	3.6%	0.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
White	98.6%	93.6%	-5.0%	81.4%	12.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	93.5%	91.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	3.1%	3.6%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	2.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	91.4%	-2.1%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.7%	5%	4.3%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.4%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.2%	76.7%	9.5%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	50.9%	46.2%	4.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Blacksmith Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blacksmith Drive was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Blacksmith Drive has the 47th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 225th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

🔎 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 5SZ, 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 - 5/10 (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 Blacksmith Drive are based on 101 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 Blacksmith Drive, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5SZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME14 5SZ

Average Price
£402,541

Semi-Detached
£402,238

Terraced
£371,232

Detached
£552,400

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blacksmith Drive

Average Price
£379,475

Semi-Detached
£386,511

Terraced
£360,957

Detached
£547,443

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blacksmith DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Blacksmith Drive, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-10-09	£379,235
23 Blacksmith Drive, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-07-05	£389,937
14 Blacksmith Drive, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2022-09-30	£331,657
40 Blacksmith Drive, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£357,000	2022-09-16	£353,437
21 Blacksmith Drive, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£387,500	2022-08-19	£387,891

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME14 5SZ

Employment

ME14 5SZ 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	41
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Education	25
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	11
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

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	4out of 4	379 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bearsted Primary Academy Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA	- not rated	1,069 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roseacre Junior School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL	4out of 4	1,729 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thurnham Church of England Infant School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL	4out of 4	1,792 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	465 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	749 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	909 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	1,889 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	2,795 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	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	1,069 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	2,084 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	2,883 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	3,233 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	3,464 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	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	443 yd
The Maidstone Studios Limited	The Maidstone Studios, Vinters Business Park	468 yd
Costa@Tesco Maidstone	Tesco Stores Ltd, Minor Centre	479 yd
Vinters Park Tandoori	3 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue	981 yd
Glow Events Limited	East Wing Garden Room, Turkey Court Turkey Mill	1,020 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Fox And Goose	Fox And Goose Inn, Weavering Street		678 yd
Newnham Court Inn	Newnham Court Farm, Bearsted Road		1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Perfect Fish Bar	9 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue		956 yd
Nai's Garden	5 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue		981 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Minor Centre		479 yd
Costcutter	11 Snowdon Parade, Snowdon Avenue		981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Johns Ce Primary School PROVENDER WAY	grass pitches	250 yd
Weavering Village Hall WEAVERING STREET		721 yd
Valley Park School HUNTSMAN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	841 yd
Invicta Grammar School HUNTSMAN LANE	artificial grass pitch	1,016 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	26.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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