Postcode ME14 1GL (Maidstone)

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The postcode ME14 1GL is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in October 2019 and is an active postcode. ME14 1GL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

ME14 1GL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ME14 1GL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to ME14 1GL is Chimney Avenue which is centered 76 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kent History and Library Centre and is 213 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone Barracks Rail Station, 495 m away.

The closest primary school to ME14 1GL (for ages 11 and under) is Brunswick House Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 28, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on May 20, 2009 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of ME14 1GL is The Flower Pot and is 235 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from BareGrill / The Mango Tree and is 291 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 30, 2021.

Policing for ME14 1GL is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME14 1GL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to ME14 1GL, and the approximate distance away.

Chimney Avenue 76 m
Mill Lane 138 m
Balston Road 158 m
James Whathan Way 203 m
Sandling Road 218 m
Albert Street 297 m
Staceys Street 386 m
Fairmeadow 666 m
Royal Engineers' Road 743 m
B2012 794 m
A228 6.61 km
A20 8.04 km
A229 8.62 km
London Road 9.45 km
M20 11.93 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode ME14 1GL

Introduction October 2019
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME14 1GL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(May 20, 2009)
326 m
The Maplesden Noakes School Good
(November 14, 2018)
419 m
Brunswick House Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
585 m
North Borough Junior School Good
(July 17, 2018)
721 m
St Paul's Infant School Good
(January 15, 2020)
775 m
MEPA Academy Limited 862 m
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Good
(October 14, 2021)
1.47 km
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Good
(September 18, 2018)
1.48 km
Palace Wood Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
1.5 km
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Good
(March 14, 2018)
1.52 km
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Outstanding
(January 29, 2014)
1.52 km
Sandling Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.54 km
Allington Primary School 1.56 km
St Simon Stock Catholic School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.63 km
Invicta Grammar School Outstanding
(September 21, 2012)
1.68 km
St Augustine Academy Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.74 km
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2019)
1.82 km
Oakwood Park Grammar School Good
(February 7, 2019)
1.84 km
Valley Park School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.89 km
Maidstone Grammar School Good
(January 16, 2019)
2.1 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME14 1GL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mumma's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
178 m
Demelza Trading Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
July 17, 2018
235 m
The Flower Pot Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 26, 2021
235 m
Shell Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 9, 2020
240 m
SD Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
241 m
BareGrill / The Mango Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 30, 2021
291 m
Jade Garden Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 21, 2018
291 m
Maidstone Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
291 m
Namaste Mini Market Retailers - other 4
Good
October 23, 2012
291 m
Ola Amigos Also T/a Life Is Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 18, 2021
291 m
Sea Life Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
291 m
Super Pizza Maidstone Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
291 m
Wok U Like Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 7, 2021
291 m
Oh Sugar Sugar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 26, 2021
320 m
IFG At Maidstone Grammar School For Girls School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 23, 2019
326 m
Everest Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
July 28, 2017
334 m
Fantastic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 2, 2021
334 m
Miller & Carter Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
334 m
The Dragoon Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
334 m
Passengers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 18, 2019
345 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME14 1GL - Data from Apr 2022

Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Springfield Bus Stop/Station 260 m
Springfield Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Staceys Street Bus Stop/Station 404 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 552 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 574 m
King Street Taxi Rank 1.08 km
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station Rail 495 m
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station Rail 496 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 534 m
London Southend Airport Air 34.55 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 46.72 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 49.35 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME14 1GL - Data from Dec 2021

Middle Quarry Wood Woodland Or Forest 760 m
Springfield Grove Woodland Or Forest 994 m
Cuckoo Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Palace Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Lock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Oak Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Upper Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Dove Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.97 km
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Dovehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Donkey Shaws Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Lower Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME14 1GL - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.28158300
Longitude 0.51565000
OS Easting 575539
OS Northing 0156610
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13489
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Maidstone and The Weald
County Electorial Division Maidstone North East ED
Electoral Ward North
Local Authority District Maidstone
Region / Government Office Region South East
European Electoral Region South East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Kent and Medway

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000110
Travel To Work Area Medway

NHS

NHS England Region South East
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
West Kent
Cancer Alliance Kent and Medway
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South East Coast
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Kent and Medway
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Kent and Medway CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Maidstone BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33043052
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Maidstone 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Maidstone 004D
Output Area / Small Area 4A2