Postcode ME14 1LQ (Maidstone)

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The postcode ME14 1LQ is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in June 2001 and is an active postcode. ME14 1LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to ME14 1LQ is James Whathan Way which is centered 49 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kent History and Library Centre and is 208 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone Barracks Rail Station, 312 m away.

The closest primary school to ME14 1LQ (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 1LQ is Miller & Carter and is 236 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fantastic Chicken and is 236 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 2, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

James Whathan Way 49 m
Mill Lane 138 m
Balston Road 161 m
Waterside Gate 204 m
Chimney Avenue 210 m
Staceys Street 236 m
Hope Street 279 m
Scott Street 305 m
Sandling Road 309 m
Lesley Place 323 m
Perryfield Street 330 m
Albert Street 371 m
Fairmeadow 426 m
Buckland Hill 446 m
St Peter's Street 547 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode ME14 1LQ

Introduction June 2001
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 1LQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(May 20, 2009)
334 m
The Maplesden Noakes School Good
(November 14, 2018)
480 m
Brunswick House Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
533 m
MEPA Academy Limited 624 m
North Borough Junior School Good
(July 17, 2018)
795 m
St Paul's Infant School Good
(January 15, 2020)
871 m
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Good
(October 14, 2021)
1.3 km
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Good
(March 14, 2018)
1.32 km
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Outstanding
(January 29, 2014)
1.32 km
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Good
(September 18, 2018)
1.45 km
Invicta Grammar School Outstanding
(September 21, 2012)
1.51 km
St Simon Stock Catholic School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.58 km
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2019)
1.6 km
Palace Wood Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
1.62 km
St Augustine Academy Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.66 km
Sandling Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.67 km
Valley Park School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.72 km
Oakwood Park Grammar School Good
(February 7, 2019)
1.73 km
Allington Primary School 1.74 km
Maidstone Grammar School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.87 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
SD Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
0 m
Mumma's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
106 m
Passengers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 18, 2019
142 m
Everest Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
July 28, 2017
236 m
Fantastic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 2, 2021
236 m
Miller & Carter Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
236 m
The Dragoon Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
236 m
BareGrill / The Mango Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 30, 2021
242 m
Jade Garden Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 21, 2018
242 m
Maidstone Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
242 m
Namaste Mini Market Retailers - other 4
Good
October 23, 2012
242 m
Ola Amigos Also T/a Life Is Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 18, 2021
242 m
Sea Life Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
242 m
Super Pizza Maidstone Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
242 m
Wok U Like Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 7, 2021
242 m
Maidstone Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 18, 2011
262 m
Cheeky Dino's Play Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 16, 2021
280 m
Foodstock Bul Importers/Exporters 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
280 m
The Social Climber Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 12, 2020
280 m
Riverside Bar And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 18, 2021
280 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Staceys Street Bus Stop/Station 271 m
Maidstone Barracks Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 305 m
Staceys Street Bus Stop/Station 339 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 344 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 354 m
King Street Taxi Rank 854 m
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station Rail 312 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 315 m
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station Rail 318 m
London Southend Airport Air 34.73 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 46.5 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 49.37 km

Nearby Nature

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

Middle Quarry Wood Woodland Or Forest 898 m
Springfield Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Palace Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Cuckoo Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Oak Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Lock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Upper Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Dove Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.04 km
Dovehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Lower Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Donkey Shaws Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Bydews Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.27953700
Longitude 0.51672800
OS Easting 575624
OS Northing 0156385
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