Regent Drive is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6DF is located in the Loose & Linton 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 Regent Drive, Maidstone, ME15 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6DG, ME15 6BL, ME15 6DH, ME15 6BW, ME15 6BN, ME15 6BS, ME15 6DD, ME15 6DL, ME15 6SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME15 6DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME15 6DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.4% | 22% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 59.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.8% | 19.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 29.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 87.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 85.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Drive was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% lower than the Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Regent Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Regent Drive, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-05-24 | £352,281 |
| 21 Regent Drive, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2024-01-19 | £372,000 |
| 17 Regent Drive, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-07-22 | £454,507 |
| 13 Regent Drive, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-21 | £383,206 |
| 27 Regent Drive, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-10-11 | £375,327 |
ME15 6DF 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Way Primary School Park Way , ME15 7AH | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiger Primary School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loose Primary School Loose Road , ME15 9UW | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Boughton Parade, Loose Road | 467 yd | |
| Maidstone YMCA | Ymca Sports Centre, Melrose Close | 478 yd | |
| Sunshine Children's Centre | The Sunshine Childrens Centre, Stagshaw Close | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Bowls Club | 444-450 Loose Road, Maidstone | 484 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | 437 Loose Road, Maidstone | 602 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering | Maidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Kee | 3 Boughton Parade, Loose Road | 467 yd | |
| Pimmyz Pizza | 437 Loose Road, Maidstone | 602 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish & Grill | 190 Loose Road, Maidstone | 602 yd | |
| Codfather | 61A Courtenay Road, Maidstone | 965 yd | |
| Premier Store / K's Chicken | 61 Courtenay Road, Maidstone | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 411 Loose Road, Maidstone | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Maidstone) (Closed) Melrose Close | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Ymca Maidstone (Loose Sports And Community Centre) Melrose Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| South Park ENTERPRISE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 706 yd |
| Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.