Overview for Birling Close, MAIDSTONE, ME14 4AZ

Introduction

Maidstone is the largest town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, which is known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had an approximate population of 100,000 in 2019. Since World War II, the town's economy has shifted from heavy industry towards light industry and services.

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Summary for Birling Close, MAIDSTONE, ME14 4AZ

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Bearsted
within
Maidstone
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near ME14 4AZ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
14
In Progress
24
Completed
17
Cancelled
13

Road Safety near ME14 4AZ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Birling Close, ME14 4AZ that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME14 4AZ

View traffic levels near Birling Close, ME14 4AZ from official Department for Transport counts.

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Maidstone and nearby Videos From YouTube

Dji mini 2, 360 degree drone footage. Neptune's Tower Kingsgate Kent.

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Published: 26 Oct 2022

Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Bearsted neighbourhood.

Kent Police

Bearsted Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
17
Dec 2023
8
Vehicle Crime
Jan 2024
3
Dec 2023
1
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
1
Dec 2023

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Faversham and Mid Kent parliamentary constituency.

Faversham and Mid Kent is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Helen Whately (Conservative) since May 2015.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Birling Close, ME14 4AZ

4 BIRLING CLOSE, ME14 4AZ
12 Jul 2018
£475,000
6 BIRLING CLOSE, ME14 4AZ
19 May 1995
£132,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for ME14 4AZ

Latitude
51.272089
Longitude
0.565213

Residents at ME14 4AZ

Households
7
Male
7
Female
5
People per Household
1.71

Sunrise and Sunset at ME14 4AZ

Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
18:26

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME14 4AZ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.27%
Cloudy76.00%
Rain10.56%
Windy1.88%
Other0.29%

Population

Maidstone
170,000

Deprivation Index

97.5 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME14 4AZ

Active
None

Postcode Details for ME14 4AZ

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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