Postcode ME14 2RL (Maidstone)

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The postcode ME14 2RL is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME14 2RL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

ME14 2RL 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 2RL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to ME14 2RL is Sandling Road which is centered 74 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Springfield and is 58 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone East Rail Station, 561 m away.

The closest primary school to ME14 2RL (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 2RL is The Flower Pot and is 98 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 226 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 30, 2021.

Policing for ME14 2RL 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 2RL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to ME14 2RL, and the approximate distance away.

Sandling Road 74 m
Albert Street 93 m
Perry Street 161 m
Perryfield Street 165 m
Arlott Close 178 m
Mill Wood 184 m
Wellington Place 193 m
Chimney Avenue 194 m
Waterhouse Avenue 203 m
Spring Field 214 m
Balston Road 214 m
Scott Street 231 m
Arundel Street 239 m
Mill Lane 240 m
Knott Court 255 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode ME14 2RL

Introduction January 1980
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 2RL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
North Borough Junior School Good
(July 17, 2018)
481 m
St Paul's Infant School Good
(January 15, 2020)
536 m
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(May 20, 2009)
565 m
The Maplesden Noakes School Good
(November 14, 2018)
656 m
Brunswick House Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
821 m
MEPA Academy Limited 920 m
Sandling Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.31 km
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Good
(October 14, 2021)
1.37 km
Invicta Grammar School Outstanding
(September 21, 2012)
1.57 km
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Good
(March 14, 2018)
1.69 km
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Outstanding
(January 29, 2014)
1.69 km
Palace Wood Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
1.69 km
Allington Primary School 1.71 km
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Good
(September 18, 2018)
1.72 km
Valley Park School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.78 km
St Simon Stock Catholic School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.87 km
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2019)
1.96 km
St Augustine Academy Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.98 km
Oakwood Park Grammar School Good
(February 7, 2019)
2.07 km
Maidstone Grammar School Good
(January 16, 2019)
2.12 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME14 2RL - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME14 2RL - Data from Apr 2022

Springfield Bus Stop/Station 58 m
Springfield Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Moncktons Lane Bus Stop/Station 329 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 558 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 597 m
King Street Taxi Rank 1.08 km
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 561 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 570 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 572 m
London Southend Airport Air 34.36 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 46.69 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 49.59 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME14 2RL - Data from Dec 2021

Middle Quarry Wood Woodland Or Forest 532 m
Springfield Grove Woodland Or Forest 760 m
Cuckoo Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Lock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Palace Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Upper Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Dove Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Dovehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Donkey Shaws Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Lower Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Hockers Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Oak Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.28269900
Longitude 0.51856500
OS Easting 575740
OS Northing 0156741
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