Overview for King Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 9TQ

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 King Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 9TQ

South East
This postcode is in the
High Street
within
Maidstone
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near ME14 9TQ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
23
In Progress
33
Completed
0
Cancelled
10

Road Safety near ME14 9TQ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around King Street, ME14 9TQ that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME14 9TQ

View traffic levels near King Street, ME14 9TQ from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to King Street, ME14 9TQ and the surrounding area

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Maidstone and nearby Videos From YouTube

Teston Bridge Over the River Medway, Teston, Kent

The Bridge over the Medway at Teston Kent and immediate surrounding area. Seen from a drone. Drone, Dji, Mini2, John Gilham ...

Channel: John Gilham (View Channel)

Published: 19 May 2021

Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

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

Kent Police

High Street Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
89
Dec 2023
137
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
41
Dec 2023
36
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
31
Dec 2023
46

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Maidstone and The Weald parliamentary constituency.

Maidstone and The Weald is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Mrs Helen Grant (Conservative) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for King Street, ME14 9TQ

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

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 9TQ

Latitude
51.273464
Longitude
0.526419

Residents at ME14 9TQ

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at ME14 9TQ

Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:27

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME14 9TQ 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

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

Companies Registered at ME14 9TQ

Active
None

Postcode Details for ME14 9TQ

Introduced
1 Feb 2010

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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