The Chenies, Maidstone, ME15 6EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME15 6EE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	49.7%	48.6%	-1.1%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	50.3%	51.4%	1.1%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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	51.9%	38.9%	-13.0%	37.9%	1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	27.8%	39.2%	11.4%	44.2%	-5.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	2.1%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	10%	12.4%	2.4%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	6.2%	7.4%	1.2%	6.1%	1.3%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.2%	41.7%	-2.5%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	35.6%	32.2%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	13.6%	17.5%	3.9%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	5.3%	6.3%	1.0%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.1%	26.9%	0.8%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	13.4%	-4.1%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	11.7%	-0.7%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	1%	6%	5.0%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	13.4%	5.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	23%	24%	1.0%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	11.7%	4.6%	-7.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.3%	8%	4.7%	1.1%	6.9%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	2.8%	5.4%	2.6%	2.7%	2.7%
Other Asian	10.8%	4%	-6.8%	1.6%	2.4%
Black African	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
White	71.1%	65.1%	-6.0%	81.4%	-16.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1.4%	12%	10.6%	1.6%	10.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.8%	64.9%	-2.9%	83.2%	-18.3%
European Union	10.8%	12.6%	1.8%	6.1%	6.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	4.4%	2.3%	-2.1%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	15%	18.7%	3.7%	5.6%	13.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	66.7%	64.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	-18.3%
10+ Years	5.8%	23%	17.2%	9.8%	13.2%
5-10 Years	6.1%	6.3%	0.2%	2.9%	3.4%
2-5 Years	10.3%	3.2%	-7.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	11.1%	2.6%	-8.5%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.7%	76.7%	-12.0%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Lithuania	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
Poland	5.7%	1.3%	4.4%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	35.6%	46.2%	-10.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	27%	6.5%	20.5%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is The Chenies Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chenies was 135.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.0% higher than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Chenies has the 22nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 86th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME15 6EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Chenies are based on 50 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.

House Prices for The Chenies, Maidstone, ME15 6EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 6EE

Average Price
£206,979

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£206,979

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Chenies

Average Price
£211,771

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£211,771

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CheniesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 The Chenies, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-09-19	£200,210
11 The Chenies, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-07-04	£195,204
9 The Chenies, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-12-19	£217,495
4 The Chenies, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-03-19	£199,374
21 The Chenies, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-01-19	£222,438

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 6EE

Employment

ME15 6EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	49
Retired	40
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Transport and storage	14
Construction	14
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Philip's CofE Infant School Melville Road , ME15 7UT	- not rated	449 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	3out of 4	539 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Borough Primary School Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	- not rated	539 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, All Saints Church of England Primary School College Road , ME15 6YH	- not rated	597 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL	3out of 4	988 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mid-Kent School for Girls Union Street , ME14 1EE	- not rated	519 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DR	- not rated	557 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	644 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	782 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	793 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT	- not rated	449 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF	- not rated	732 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mid-Kent Behaviour Service & Education Office Bishops Terrace , Tonbridge Road ME14 1AF	- not rated	750 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG	- not rated	1,071 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	- not rated	1,775 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Distance
Fusion Lounge	96 King Street, Maidstone	200 yd
Zee's Place - Bus Drivers Rest Room	Bus Drivers Rest Room, Bus Underpass The Mall Chequers Cen	262 yd
Mexaha	29 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	291 yd
Wingos	29A Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	291 yd
Muffin Break	Unit 313 To 314 Dukes Walk, The Mall Chequers Centre	348 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stone Street Club	2 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	366 yd
27 Hart Street	40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	374 yd
Century Club	30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	399 yd
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig	4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone	400 yd
Coach House	Queen Anne Road, Maidstone	448 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	2 Ashford Road, Maidstone	190 yd
Italiano Pizza	98 King Street, Maidstone	214 yd
Perfect Charcoal Grill	94 King Street, Maidstone	214 yd
Tops Pizza	27 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	291 yd
Mooboo Bubble Tea (Kiosk 11, Upper Floor)	The Mall Chequers Centre, Pads Hill	353 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place	214 yd
Costcutter Maidstone	41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	343 yd
Iceland	Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre	353 yd
Co-op	1 Loose Road, Maidstone	716 yd
Tesco	2 Loose Road, Maidstone	726 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY	squash courts	570 yd
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough VINTERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	610 yd
Invicta Grammar School HUNTSMAN LANE	artificial grass pitch	649 yd
Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET	squash courts	749 yd
Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	777 yd
Valley Park School HUNTSMAN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	792 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	801 yd
Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET		816 yd
Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road		845 yd
Hmp Maidstone COUNTY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	879 yd

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	9.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	158.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	158.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.03 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME15 6EE