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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 55.6% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 50% | 44.4% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 37% | 41.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 44.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 0.5% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 53.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 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 Levels | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 20.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 22.4% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 11.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.6% | 71.8% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 86.7% | 65.5% | -21.2% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 10% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 16.1% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 65.3% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-11-18 | £292,913 |
| 32 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-04-27 | £330,667 |
| 18 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-01-19 | £303,535 |
| 38 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-10-25 | £362,347 |
| 30 Lacock Gardens, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-08-25 | £285,929 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Children's Centre | The Sunshine Childrens Centre, Stagshaw Close | 570 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Boughton Parade, Loose Road | 742 yd | |
| Maidstone YMCA | Ymca Sports Centre, Melrose Close | 854 yd | |
| Tovil Community Centre | Tovil Childrens House Ymca, Barfreston Close | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Bowls Club | 444-450 Loose Road, Maidstone | 818 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | 437 Loose Road, Maidstone | 927 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering | Maidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road | 945 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms | 129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Fish & Grill | 190 Loose Road, Maidstone | 396 yd | |
| Sun Kee | 3 Boughton Parade, Loose Road | 742 yd | |
| Codfather | 61A Courtenay Road, Maidstone | 751 yd | |
| Premier Store / K's Chicken | 61 Courtenay Road, Maidstone | 751 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 1 Woodville Road, Maidstone | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 411 Loose Road, Maidstone | 598 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Loose Road, Maidstone | 900 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Park ENTERPRISE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 296 yd |
| Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Ymca (Maidstone) (Closed) Melrose Close | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Ymca Maidstone (Loose Sports And Community Centre) Melrose Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Somerset Road SOMERSET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.