ME14 Postcode District
ME14 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Maidstone Post town in Kent
The ME14 postcode district is located in the ME Medway postal area, ME14 has a population of 34,287 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 17.67 square miles (45.77 square kilometres or 11,309.31 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the ME14 postcode district is Maidstone, located in the county of Kent, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Bearsted, Boxley, Detling, Invicta Park, Penenden Heath, Sandling, Thurnham, and Weavering. The most significant post town in this district is Maidstone.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector ME14 1, covers Maidstone in Kent.
The sector ME14 2, covers Maidstone and Penenden Heath in Kent.
The sector ME14 3, covers Detling and Sandling and Boxley and Thurnham in Kent.
The sector ME14 4, covers Bearsted in Kent.
The sector ME14 5, covers Maidstone and Weavering in Kent.
The sector ME14 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is MAIDSTONE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Maidstone District (B) area with a total of 1069 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Gillingham | 5.05 | N |
| Snodland | 5.85 | WNW |
| Chatham | 6.36 | NNW |
| West Malling | 6.83 | W |
| Rochester | 7.00 | NNW |
| Sittingbourne | 7.93 | ENE |
| Paddock Wood | 11.07 | SW |
| Queenborough | 11.45 | NE |
| Sheerness | 13.04 | NE |
| Gravesend | 13.21 | NW |
| Minster | 13.67 | NE |
| Northfleet | 13.71 | NW |
| Faversham | 14.16 | E |
| Tilbury | 14.40 | NW |
| Tonbridge | 14.66 | WSW |
| Canvey Island | 15.69 | N |
| Swanscombe | 16.31 | NW |
| Sevenoaks | 16.33 | W |
| Grays | 16.36 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,083
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 5 | 170 |
| Bearsted | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 168 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 1 | 165 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 122 |
| Penenden Heath | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 102 |
| Weavering | MAIDSTONE | ME14 5 | 90 |
| Detling | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 37 |
| Sandling | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 34 |
| Penenden Heath | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 23 |
| Invicta Park | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 17 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 5 | 16 |
| Boxley | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 15 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 14 |
| Thurnham | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 11 |
| Bearsted | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 9 |
| Detling | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 9 |
| Weavering | MAIDSTONE | ME14 5 | 8 |
| Weavering | MAIDSTONE | ME14 5 | 8 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 5 | 7 |
| Bearsted | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 7 |
| Invicta Park | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 6 |
| Thurnham | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 6 |
| Weavering | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 6 |
| Boxley | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 5 |
| Thurnham | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 4 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 3 |
| Penenden Heath | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 3 |
| Thurnham | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 3 |
| Sandling | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 3 |
| Bearsted | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 2 |
| Penenden Heath | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 2 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 4 | 1 |
| Thurnham | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 1 |
| Invicta Park | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 1 |
| Sandling | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 1 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 1 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 1 |
| Boxley | MAIDSTONE | ME14 3 | 1 |
| MAIDSTONE | MAIDSTONE | ME14 2 | 1 |
Street list for ME14
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GABRIELS HILL | 702 |
| WEEK STREET | 686 |
| BREWER STREET | 331 |
| BANK STREET | 293 |
| EXTON GARDENS | 275 |
| COUNTY ROAD | 175 |
| KING STREET A20 | 172 |
| KING STREET A20 | 172 |
| EMSWORTH GROVE | 163 |
| CHURCH STREET | 162 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3548 |
| Shoplifting | 922 |
| Other theft | 727 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 691 |
| Public order | 471 |
| Drugs | 435 |
| Vehicle crime | 386 |
| Other crime | 331 |
| Burglary | 216 |
| Possession of weapons | 98 |
| Theft from the person | 94 |
| Robbery | 61 |
| Bicycle theft | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEEK STREET | MAIDSTONE | 79 | ME14 1QU | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | MAIDSTONE | 72 | ME14 1HT | View map | |
| UNION STREET | MAIDSTONE | 63 | ME14 1ED | View map | |
| KING STREET | MAIDSTONE | 47 | ME14 1DE | View map | |
| FREMLIN WALK | MAIDSTONE | 43 | ME14 1QP | View map | |
| EARL STREET | MAIDSTONE | 28 | ME14 1PS | View map | |
| PUDDING LANE | MAIDSTONE | 24 | ME14 1PA | View map | |
| BANK STREET | MAIDSTONE | 16 | ME14 1SJ | View map | |
| MARKET BUILDINGS | MAIDSTONE | 16 | ME14 1HP | View map | |
| ASHFORD ROAD | MAIDSTONE | BEARSTED | 14 | ME14 4LX | View map |
| SANDLING ROAD | MAIDSTONE | 12 | ME14 2RH | View map | |
| BOXLEY ROAD | MAIDSTONE | 10 | ME14 2HN | View map | |
| MIDDLE ROW | MAIDSTONE | 8 | ME14 1TF | View map | |
| MEDWAY STREET | MAIDSTONE | 7 | ME14 1JS | View map | |
| SNOWDON AVENUE | MAIDSTONE | 6 | ME14 5NS | View map |
Schools in the district
MEPA ACADEMY
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE , KENT
Postcode: ME14 1PF
Headteacher: Mrs Mandy Ellen
Ofsted rating: Good
North Borough Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 2BP
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Chiverton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Paul's Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hillary Road , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 2BS
Headteacher: Miss Julie Oakley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sandling Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ashburnham Road , Penenden Heath , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 2JG
Headteacher: Miss Claire Coombes (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Landway , Bearsted , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 4BL
Headteacher: Mr Tony Pring (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Roseacre Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Landway , Bearsted , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 4BL
Headteacher: Mr Duncan Garrett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Invicta Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Huntsman Lane , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5DS
Headteacher: Mrs Van Beales (Executive Headteacher) (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Valley Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Huntsman Lane , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5DT
Headteacher: Mr D Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
East Borough Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vinters Road , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5DX
Headteacher: Mrs J Herbert (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vinters Road , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5DX
Headteacher: Mrs C Bacon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bearsted Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Popesfield Way , Weavering , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5GA
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Tipple
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Snowfields Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Popesfield Way , Weavering , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5GA
Headteacher: Mrs Dee Pickerill
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Phase: Secondary
Address:
New Cut Road , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5GQ
Headteacher: Mr Ryan Royston (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Provender Way , Grove Green , Maidstone
Postcode: ME14 5TZ
Headteacher: Mr D J Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Department | COUNTY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1UZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Grove Green Orthodontic Centre | PENHURST CLOSE, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5BT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Albion Place (dental Surgery) | 5 ALBION PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Grove Green Orthodontic Centre | PENHURST CLOSE, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5BT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | The Implant Experts | 3 ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5BJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grove Green Medical Centre | UNIT 1 MINOR CENTRE, GROVE GREEN, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PX | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01622 734775 |
| 2 | Bearsted | YEOMAN LANE, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4DS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01622 737326 |
| 3 | Brewer Street | 4 BREWER STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1RU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01622 755419 |
| 4 | Bearsted Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | YEOMAN LANE, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, ME14 4DS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Albion Place Medical Practice | 23-29 ALBION PLACE, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5DY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paydens Ltd | 126-128 ASHFORD ROAD, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4LX | PHARMACY | Call 01622 737713 |
| 2 | Boots | 18 FREMLIN WALK, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1QP | PHARMACY | Call 01622 663341 |
| 3 | Link Pharmacy | 88A KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BH | PHARMACY | Call 01622 752990 |
| 4 | Paydens Pharmacy | 100 WEEK STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1RH | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Boots | 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW | PHARMACY | Call 01622 690751 |
| 6 | Grove Green Pharmacy | 3-4 MINOR CENTRE, GROVEWOOD DRIVE NORTH, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5TQ | PHARMACY | Call 01622 739927 |
| 7 | Penenden Heath Pharmacy | 321 BOXLEY ROAD, PENENDEN HEATH, MAIDSTONE, ME14 2HN | PHARMACY | Call 01622 690551 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tinsons Limited | 9 MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1TG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Boots Opticians (king Street - Maidstone) | 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers (maidstone) | 21-25 WEEK STREET, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Bayfields Z Ltd - Maidstone | 6 PUDDING LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1LN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £686,162 | 130 | £606,823 | 113 | £606,873 | 75 | £650,220 | 125 |
| Semi-detached | £424,238 | 123 | £427,914 | 145 | £410,601 | 120 | £430,713 | 162 |
| Terraced | £301,772 | 132 | £291,618 | 138 | £287,263 | 140 | £319,385 | 162 |
| Flats | £192,761 | 133 | £219,774 | 209 | £220,625 | 330 | £188,650 | 160 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Bearsted
CRS Code: BSD
Operator: SE
Line: Maidstone Line
Company: Southeastern
Maidstone East
CRS Code: MDE
Operator: SE
Line: Maidstone Line
Company: Southeastern
Accessible motorway junctions
M20 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.44
Average Driving Distance: 1.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1057
M20 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.21
Average Driving Distance: 2.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1057
M20 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.46
Average Driving Distance: 3.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1018
M20 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.73
Average Driving Distance: 4.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 911
M20 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.92
Average Driving Distance: 4.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 57
M2 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.80
Average Driving Distance: 5.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 681
M2 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.58
Average Driving Distance: 5.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 33
M2 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.67
Average Driving Distance: 10.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 471
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| ME14 1 | Maidstone Delivery Office |
| ME14 2 | Maidstone Delivery Office |
| ME14 3 | Maidstone Delivery Office |
| ME14 4 | Maidstone Delivery Office |
| ME14 5 | Maidstone Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| M | E | 1 | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| M | E | 1 | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the ME14 postal code is MAIDSTONE followed by Bearsted, and Weavering.
The ME14 Postcode shares a border with ME17 (Coxheath, Harrietsham, Lenham), ME5 (CHATHAM, Walderslade, Blue Bell Hill), ME9 (Iwade, Teynham, Newington), ME15 (MAIDSTONE, Bearsted, Loose), ME16 (MAIDSTONE, Allington, Barming), ME20 (Larkfield, AYLESFORD, Ditton) and ME7 (GILLINGHAM, Hempstead).
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