Lidsing Road is in Boxley, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME14 3EL is located in the Boxley Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lidsing Road, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME14 3EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 27.6% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 59.5% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 29.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 12.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 32.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 95.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 95.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lidsing Road was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lidsing Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 102nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkdown House Lidsing Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2002-03-18 | £1,119,249 |
ME14 3EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME14 3EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swingate Primary School Sultan Road , Lordswood ME5 8TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Bredhurst ME7 3JY | 4out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Lambourn Way , Lordswood ME5 8PU | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandling Primary School Ashburnham Road , Penenden Heath ME14 2JG | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearsted Primary Academy Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 5,427 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.