Overview of ME15 6GJ

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Lacock Gardens is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6GJ is located in the Tovil electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.

StreetScan combines information about Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 6GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6ZT, ME15 6GQ, ME15 6GS, ME15 6AB, ME15 6BY, ME15 6GU, ME15 6LS, ME15 6GA, ME15 6HW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME15 6GJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%55.6%5.6% 51.0% 4.6%
Male50%44.4%-5.6% 49.0% -4.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37%41.1%4.1% 37.9% 3.2%
Married: Opposite sex39.5%44.1%4.6% 44.2% -0.1%
Separated6.2%0.5%-5.7% 2.2% -1.7%
Divorced14.8%11.9%-2.9% 9.1% 2.8%
Widowed2.5%2.5%0.0% 6.1% -3.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.3%53.1%-1.2% 48.4% 4.7%
Good health38.1%37.2%-0.9% 33.6% 3.6%
Fair health6.7%7.4%0.7% 12.7% -5.3%
Bad health0.5%2.3%1.8% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.5%0%-0.5% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.3%15.9%3.6% 18.2% -2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24.1%14.9%-9.2% 9.6% 5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.7%14.4%-2.3% 13.4% 1.0%
Apprenticeship3.1%8%4.9% 5.3% 2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.8%20.4%5.6% 16.9% 3.5%
Degree or Similar25.9%22.4%-3.5% 33.8% -11.4%
Other3.1%4%0.9% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.5%0%-0.5% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0%0.8%0.8% 3.1% -2.3%
Other Asian4.8%11.1%6.3% 1.6% 9.5%
Black African2.9%4.2%1.3% 2.5% 1.7%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1%0%-1.0% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African1.4%0%-1.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.5%1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other1.4%1.1%-0.3% 0.8% 0.3%
White87.6%71.8%-15.8% 81.4% -9.6%
Arab0%1.1%1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Other0%8.4%8.4% 1.6% 6.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.7%65.5%-21.2% 83.2% -17.7%
European Union4.8%10%5.2% 6.1% 3.9%
Rest of Europe1%2.3%1.3% 0.8% 1.5%
Africa1.9%3.1%1.2% 2.7% 0.4%
Middle East and Asia5.2%16.1%10.9% 5.6% 10.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%3.1%2.6% 1.3% 1.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.7%65.3%-21.4% 83.2% -17.9%
10+ Years0%21.4%21.4% 9.8% 11.6%
5-10 Years2.9%6.9%4.0% 2.9% 4.0%
2-5 Years7.1%5%-2.1% 2.2% 2.8%
Less than 2 years3.3%1.5%-1.8% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.4% 76.7% -4.3%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Spain1.5% 0.4% 1.1%
Lithuania1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Poland2.7% 1.3% 1.4%
Other EU countries2.7% 1.5% 1.2%
Turkey0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia6.1% 1.2% 4.9%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held8.8% 13.5% -4.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.2% 37.2% 0.0%
Christian40.6% 46.2% -5.6%
Buddhist3.1% 0.5% 2.6%
Hindu7.3% 1.7% 5.6%
Muslim1.5% 6.5% -5.0%
Other religion7.7% 0.6% 7.1%
Not answered2.7% 6.0% -3.3%

Safety

Is Lacock Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lacock Gardens was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lacock Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton and the 255th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£57,900
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME15 6GJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lacock Gardens are based on 214 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 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 6GJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 6GJ

Average Price
£338,333
Semi-Detached
£357,093
Terraced
£330,293
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lacock Gardens

Average Price
£339,802
Semi-Detached
£354,832
Terraced
£330,627
Detached
£400,573
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lacock GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
30 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£300,0002022-11-18 £292,913
32 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£288,0002021-04-27 £330,667
18 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£260,0002018-01-19 £303,535
38 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£305,0002017-10-25 £362,347
30 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£245,0002017-08-25 £285,929
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 6GJ

Employment

ME15 6GJ 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 Employee105
Part-Time Employee28
Retired19
Self-Employed13
Looking after home or family12
Student (economically inactive)10
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security19
Human health and social work activities13
Administrative and support service activities11
Manufacturing9
Construction9
Education7
Other7
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Transport and storage3
Information and communication2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Real estate activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL
3out of 4 601 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Park Way Primary School
Park Way , ME15 7AH
3out of 4 846 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN
2out of 4 938 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Tiger Primary School
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL
3out of 4 1,359 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road , ME16 8ER
3out of 4 1,482 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road , ME15 7BT
3out of 4 915 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL
2out of 4 1,359 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS
4out of 4 2,101 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT
4out of 4 2,121 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE
3out of 4 2,314 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT
- not rated 1,150 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF
4out of 4 1,367 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
MEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF
- not rated 1,874 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
2out of 4 2,243 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane , ME16 8NL
3out of 4 2,839 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
Sunshine Children's CentreThe Sunshine Childrens Centre, Stagshaw Close570 yd
Domino's Pizza6 Boughton Parade, Loose Road742 yd
Maidstone YMCAYmca Sports Centre, Melrose Close854 yd
Tovil Community CentreTovil Childrens House Ymca, Barfreston Close947 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Loose Bowls Club444-450 Loose Road, Maidstone818 yd
The Swan Public House437 Loose Road, Maidstone927 yd
Thyme 2 Dine CateringMaidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road945 yd
The Papermakers Arms129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone1,004 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Blue Ocean Fish & Grill190 Loose Road, Maidstone396 yd
Sun Kee3 Boughton Parade, Loose Road742 yd
Codfather61A Courtenay Road, Maidstone751 yd
Premier Store / K's Chicken61 Courtenay Road, Maidstone751 yd
Pizza Hut1 Woodville Road, Maidstone808 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's411 Loose Road, Maidstone598 yd
Co-op1 Loose Road, Maidstone900 yd
Tesco2 Loose Road, Maidstone902 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
South Park
ENTERPRISE ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts237 yd
Maidstone Hockey Club
ARMSTRONG ROAD
artificial grass pitch296 yd
Bob Prowse Health Club
ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD
health and fitness suite339 yd
South Borough Primary School
Postley Road
grass pitches643 yd
Ymca (Maidstone) (Closed)
Melrose Close
grass pitches796 yd
Ymca Maidstone (Loose Sports And Community Centre)
Melrose Close
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite812 yd
Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters
FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS
grass pitches852 yd
Maidstone Grammar School
BARTON ROAD
grass pitches911 yd
Somerset Road
SOMERSET ROAD
grass pitches1,001 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 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%

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 speed72 Mbit/s
Average download speed190.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed27.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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