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The postcode ME14 3BL is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME14 3BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME14 3BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 3BL as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to ME14 3BL is Shenley Grove which is centered 48 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Tyland Barn and is 453 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone East Rail Station, 2.77 km away.
The closest primary school to ME14 3BL (for ages 11 and under) is Sandling Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 5, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Maplesden Noakes School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 14, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of ME14 3BL is The Yew Tree Inn and is 494 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Chequers Inn Takeaway Ltd and is 1.63 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 21, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 14.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ME14 3BL 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 3BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME14 3BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME14 3BL
| 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 3BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| St Paul's Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.95 km |
| North Borough Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 2.05 km |
| Allington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.35 km | |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 2.56 km |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 2.59 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 2.61 km |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 2.76 km |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.82 km |
| MEPA Academy Limited | Independent school | 11-16 | 3.13 km | |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 3.23 km |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone | Academy | 11-19 | 3.33 km | |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles | Academy | 4-11 | 3.35 km | |
| Invicta Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 21, 2012) | 3.37 km |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 3.47 km |
| Tunbury Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 3.51 km |
| Valley Park School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 3.53 km |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 3.64 km |
| Bearsted Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.69 km | |
| Snowfields Academy | Special school | 11-18 | 3.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME14 3BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Wildlife Enterprises Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2019 | 493 m | |
| The Yew Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 1, 2021 | 494 m | |
| Maidstone Audi | Exempt October 18, 2013 | 532 m | |
| Mytime Active | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2021 | 597 m | |
| The Running Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 925 m | |
| Village Urban Resort Maidstone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2018 | 949 m | |
| The Malta Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 1 km | |
| The Little Old Toll House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 1.25 km | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 1.32 km | |
| Shell Cossington (Bluebell Hill) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2012 | 1.37 km | |
| Cobtree Cafe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 1.48 km | |
| The Burger Barn | Awaiting Inspection | 1.48 km | |
| The Contract Dining Company At Sandling Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2022 | 1.51 km | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (Premier Store) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 1.59 km | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (Junior Ranks Mess) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 1.59 km | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (Officers Mess) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 1.59 km | |
| Aramark Defence Services Limited (WO And Sgts Mess) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2020 | 1.59 km | |
| Ringlestone Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2017 | 1.62 km | |
| The Chequers Inn Takeaway Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 21, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Yes Chef Boxes Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 21, 2021 | 1.63 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME14 3BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Tyland Barn | 453 m | |
| Tollgate Way | 708 m | |
| Cobtree Golf Course | 771 m | |
| Malta Inn | 880 m | |
| Malta Inn | 913 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 2.76 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 2.81 km | |
| King Street | 3.23 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 2.77 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 2.77 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 2.78 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 32.3 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 48.43 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 50.27 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME14 3BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Wolf Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Donkey Shaws | 1.07 km | |
| Cuckoo Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Clay Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Lock Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Westfield Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Springfield Grove | 1.75 km | |
| Middle Quarry Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Dove Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Dovehill Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Kiln Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Heath Wood | 2.29 km | |
| Hockers Shaw | 2.31 km | |
| Blacklands Shaw | 2.32 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME14 3BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 15.5 Mbps | 14.1 Mbps | 20.57 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 1.2 Mbps | 2.22 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3.7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% | 15.9 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ME14 3BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.30267600 |
| Longitude | 0.51888400 |
| OS Easting | 575684 |
| OS Northing | 0158963 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Faversham and Mid Kent |
| County Electorial Division | Maidstone Rural North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Boxley |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| 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 | E33043038 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Maidstone 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Maidstone 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |