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The postcode ME14 2BS is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME14 2BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME14 2BS 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 2BS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to ME14 2BS is Gladstone Road which is centered 159 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Boxley Road TA Centre and is 289 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone East Rail Station, 891 m away.
The closest primary school to ME14 2BS (for ages 11 and under) is North Borough Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 17, 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 2BS is Brickmakers Arms and is 472 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 17, 2009.
Residents reported an average download speed of 128.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ME14 2BS is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME14 2BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME14 2BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME14 2BS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME14 2BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 0 m |
| North Borough Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 100 m |
| Sandling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 797 m |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 1.1 km |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| MEPA Academy Limited | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.25 km | |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Invicta Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 21, 2012) | 1.48 km |
| Valley Park School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.67 km |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone | Academy | 11-19 | 1.87 km | |
| Allington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.07 km | |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 2.14 km |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 2.15 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 2.15 km |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 2.26 km |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 2.28 km |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2019) | 2.36 km |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.4 km |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2015) | 2.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME14 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls County Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Principals By CH&CO At North Borough CP Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 100 m | |
| Quackers After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 7, 2010 | 100 m | |
| Maidstone Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 185 m | |
| United Response | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2010 | 311 m | |
| Alphabet Childrens Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 362 m | |
| Maidstone Winemaking Centre | Exempt August 20, 2020 | 377 m | |
| St Pauls Church Halls C/o St Pauls Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2014 | 401 m | |
| Boxley Road Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2007 | 457 m | |
| Brickmakers Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2009 | 472 m | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (Premier Store) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 502 m | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (Junior Ranks Mess) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 502 m | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (Officers Mess) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 502 m | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (WO And Sgts Mess) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2020 | 502 m | |
| Esso Boxley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 22, 2020 | 513 m | |
| Shell Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2020 | 536 m | |
| Demelza Trading Ltd | Exempt July 17, 2018 | 576 m | |
| The Flower Pot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 26, 2021 | 576 m | |
| Ringlestone Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 5, 2013 | 580 m | |
| Pink Elephants Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 583 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME14 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Boxley Road TA Centre | 289 m | |
| The Dog and Gun | 363 m | |
| The Dog and Gun | 365 m | |
| Boxley Road TA Centre | 366 m | |
| Moncktons Lane | 505 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 890 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 940 m | |
| King Street | 1.29 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 891 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 906 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 918 m | |
| London Southend Airport | 33.91 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 46.67 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 50.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME14 2BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Middle Quarry Wood | 166 m | |
| Springfield Grove | 250 m | |
| Cuckoo Wood | 809 m | |
| Dove Hill | 1.19 km | |
| Upper Fullingpits Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Heath Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Dovehill Wood | 1.28 km | |
| Kiln Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Donkey Shaws | 1.55 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Hockers Shaw | 1.59 km | |
| Lower Fullingpits Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Lock Wood | 1.73 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Oak Springs Lake | 1.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME14 2BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 128.9 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.1 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19 | 6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 115.7 | 12.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for ME14 2BS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.28551400 |
| Longitude | 0.52480000 |
| OS Easting | 576164 |
| OS Northing | 0157069 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000110 |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33043049 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Maidstone 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Maidstone 004D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |