Postcode ME14 1GX (Maidstone)

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The postcode ME14 1GX is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in October 2020 and is an active postcode. ME14 1GX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

ME14 1GX 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 1GX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to ME14 1GX is Balston Road which is centered 38 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kent History and Library Centre and is 95 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone East Rail Station, 429 m away.

The closest primary school to ME14 1GX (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 1GX is The Flower Pot and is 148 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 171 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 30, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 345.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 48.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for ME14 1GX 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 1GX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Balston Road 38 m
Mill Lane 41 m
Chimney Avenue 50 m
James Whathan Way 131 m
Sandling Road 144 m
Perryfield Street 212 m
Albert Street 219 m
Scott Street 226 m
Hope Street 229 m
Staceys Street 267 m
Perry Street 301 m
Randall Street 324 m
Arlott Close 337 m
Fairmeadow 591 m
B2012 672 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode ME14 1GX

Introduction October 2020
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 1GX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(May 20, 2009)
396 m
The Maplesden Noakes School Good
(November 14, 2018)
513 m
Brunswick House Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
640 m
North Borough Junior School Good
(July 17, 2018)
655 m
St Paul's Infant School Good
(January 15, 2020)
721 m
MEPA Academy Limited 773 m
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Good
(October 14, 2021)
1.35 km
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Good
(March 14, 2018)
1.49 km
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Outstanding
(January 29, 2014)
1.49 km
Sandling Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.51 km
Invicta Grammar School Outstanding
(September 21, 2012)
1.55 km
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Good
(September 18, 2018)
1.55 km
Palace Wood Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
1.62 km
Allington Primary School 1.68 km
St Simon Stock Catholic School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.69 km
Valley Park School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.77 km
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2019)
1.77 km
St Augustine Academy Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.79 km
Oakwood Park Grammar School Good
(February 7, 2019)
1.88 km
Maidstone Grammar School Good
(January 16, 2019)
2 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mumma's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
80 m
Demelza Trading Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
July 17, 2018
148 m
The Flower Pot Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 26, 2021
148 m
BareGrill / The Mango Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 30, 2021
171 m
Jade Garden Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 21, 2018
171 m
Maidstone Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
171 m
Namaste Mini Market Retailers - other 4
Good
October 23, 2012
171 m
Ola Amigos Also T/a Life Is Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 18, 2021
171 m
Sea Life Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
171 m
Super Pizza Maidstone Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
171 m
Wok U Like Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 7, 2021
171 m
SD Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
179 m
Shell Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 9, 2020
200 m
Everest Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
July 28, 2017
212 m
Fantastic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 2, 2021
212 m
Miller & Carter Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
212 m
The Dragoon Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
212 m
Passengers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 18, 2019
242 m
Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 17, 2009
291 m
Hare And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 20, 2018
320 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Springfield Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Staceys Street Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Springfield Bus Stop/Station 294 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 442 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 469 m
King Street Taxi Rank 972 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 429 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 441 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 457 m
London Southend Airport Air 34.56 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 46.61 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 49.45 km

Nearby Nature

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

Middle Quarry Wood Woodland Or Forest 731 m
Springfield Grove Woodland Or Forest 954 m
Cuckoo Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Palace Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Lock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Upper Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Dove Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Oak Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Dovehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Lower Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Donkey Shaws Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 160 Mbps 345.6 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 30 Mbps 48.9 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 132.7 26.7
300+ Mbps 75% 665 82.5

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 19,624 kWh - mean 1,635 kWh : median 1,006 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for ME14 1GX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.28111700
Longitude 0.51723100
OS Easting 575651
OS Northing 0156562
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