Lawrence Close is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6BQ is located in the South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawrence Close, Maidstone, ME15 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6BG, ME15 6BB, ME15 9SN, ME15 9SL, ME15 6ZE, ME15 6BD, ME15 9SP, ME15 6BA, ME15 6BH.

Lawrence Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lawrence Close are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Maidstone.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 6BQ

Average Price
£442,878
Semi-Detached
£400,943
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£463,845
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lawrence Close

Average Price
£442,878
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lawrence CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
2 Lawrence Close, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£199,9952004-08-12 £400,943
7 Lawrence Close, Maidstone, Kent
Detached, an established residential building 		£183,0002003-07-04 £394,802
9 Lawrence Close, Maidstone, Kent
Detached, an established residential building 		£107,5001997-08-29 £532,887

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Tiger Primary School
Boughton Lane, ME15 9QL 		962 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Loose Primary School
Loose Road, ME15 9UW 		996 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road ME15 6TL 		1,450 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Oaks Primary Academy
Oak Tree Avenue, ME15 9AX 		1,456 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Park Way Primary School
Park Way, ME15 7AH 		1,476 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, ME15 9QL 		962 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, ME15 7BT 		1,746 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
3out of 4Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton ME17 4HX 		2,642 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, ME16 8AH 		2,677 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
3out of 4St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, ME16 8AE 		2,695 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, ME15 9QF 		1,033 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedOneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road, Linton ME17 4HT 		1,748 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedMEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street, ME14 1PF 		2,672 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
2out of 4Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road, ME16 8AU 		2,814 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, ME16 8NL 		2,967 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Maidstone YMCAYmca Sports Centre, Melrose Close180 yd
Domino's Pizza6 Boughton Parade, Loose Road420 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Loose Bowls Club444-450 Loose Road, Maidstone308 yd
The Swan Public House437 Loose Road, Maidstone376 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pimmyz Pizza437 Loose Road, Maidstone376 yd
Sun Kee3 Boughton Parade, Loose Road420 yd
Blue Ocean Fish & Grill190 Loose Road, Maidstone949 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's411 Loose Road, Maidstone577 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ymca Maidstone (Loose Sports And Community Centre)
Melrose Close 		artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite119 yd
Ymca (Maidstone) (Closed)
Melrose Close 		grass pitches149 yd
King George V Playing Field
KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD WALNUT TREE AVENUE 		grass pitches993 yd
South Park
ENTERPRISE ROAD 		grass pitches, tennis courts1,019 yd
New Line Learning Academy
BOUGHTON LANE 		grass pitches1,031 yd
Mangravet Playing Fields
Camp Way 		grass pitches1,037 yd
Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters
FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS 		grass pitches1,052 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 90.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed36.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed35.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed44.14 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed44.14 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed7.1 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Lawrence Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 107 crimes were reported near Lawrence Close . 59% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of ME15 6BQ.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 107
Violence And Sexual Offences 44
Anti Social Behaviour 16
Criminal Damage And Arson 15
Vehicle Crime 7
Public Order 7
Other Theft 7
Burglary 5
Drugs 2
Shoplifting 2
Other Crime 2

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of ME15 6BQ.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Skye Close258 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area419 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Parking Area419 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Sevington Park488 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Porchester Close484 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesAction to be taken by another organisationOn or near Porchester Close484 yd
2023-12Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Skye Close258 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Payne'S Lane507 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Payne'S Lane507 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area419 yd

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in ME15 6BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired93
Full-Time Employee72
Part-Time Employee29
Self-Employed22
Looking after home or family7
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Student (economically inactive)3
Other2
Unemployed2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Construction18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities14
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Education10
Administrative and support service activities7
Other7
Financial and insurance activities6
Information and communication4
Manufacturing4
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities1
Accommodation and food service activities1

People

Gender

Female150
Male132

Partnership Status

Single57
Married: Opposite sex113
Separated2
Divorced38
Widowed24

Health

Very good health143
Good health85
Fair health36
Bad health14
Very bad health4

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 41
Apprenticeship21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
Degree or Similar 58
Other8

Culture

Ethnic Group

Other Asian7
White273

Country of Birth

United Kingdom271
European Union5
Middle East and Asia5
The Americas and the Caribbean1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK271
10+ Years7
5-10 Years1
2-5 Years1
Less than 2 years2

Passport Held

United Kingdom244
Southern Asia2
South-East Asia1
No passport held35

Religion

No religion119
Christian147
Hindu6
Other religion2
Not answered9
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