The Spillway is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6FE is located in the Tovil electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Spillway, Maidstone, ME15 6FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6FS, ME15 6FD, ME15 6FQ, ME15 6FF, ME15 6RA, ME15 6SE, ME15 6RP, ME15 6YN, ME15 6RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 6FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.7% | 35% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 44% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 53.8% | 57.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.3% | 16.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 10.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 20.1% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 28.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 90.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 89% | 82% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 82.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Spillway was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the Fant & Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Spillway has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Fant & Oakwood and the 34th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Spillway, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-31 | £265,157 |
| 13 The Spillway, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-25 | £239,213 |
| 5 The Spillway, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-09-29 | £264,830 |
| 2 The Spillway, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2021-10-25 | £354,485 |
| 18 The Spillway, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2020-06-10 | £281,577 |
ME15 6FE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
ME15 6FE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Beam | Unit 2-4, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 401 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 3 Milton Street, Maidstone | 700 yd | |
| Tovil Community Centre | Tovil Childrens House Ymca, Barfreston Close | 740 yd | |
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter | The Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road | 802 yd | |
| Rianos | 33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Papermill | Royal Paper Mill, 39 Tovil Hill | 567 yd | |
| First And Last Maidstone Limited | 40 Bower Place, Maidstone | 616 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering | Maidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road | 704 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 743 yd | |
| Westborough Working Mens Club | 68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 3 Church Street, Tovil | 451 yd | |
| Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway | 177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone | 490 yd | |
| M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza | M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge | 684 yd | |
| Belash Tandoori | 73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 760 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Farleigh Hill | 496 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 934 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.