Upper Stone Street is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6HA is located in the High Street 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 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, ME15 6HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6HE, ME15 7UT, ME15 6QB, ME15 7UQ, ME15 7UR, ME15 6NP, ME15 6EU, ME15 7UX, ME15 6PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 6HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 50.8% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 54.9% | 49.2% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME15 6HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.8% | 45.2% | -10.6% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 38.4% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17.8% | 23.1% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 18.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 28.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.4% | 81.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 74.6% | 71% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 14.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 71.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Stone Street was 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Stone Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 112th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-05-02 | £1,011,066 |
| 32 - 34 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-06-27 | £668,514 |
| New Life Christian Fellowship Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-06-27 | £278,548 |
ME15 6HA 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,025 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 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 664 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,741 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lashings Bar And Grill | 81-83 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 69 yd | |
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter | Maidstone Day Centre, 15 Knightrider Street | 274 yd | |
| Mexaha | 29 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 351 yd | |
| Wingos | 29A Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 351 yd | |
| Maidstone Sea Cadets | The College Tower, The Masters House | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Papermakers Arms | 129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 196 yd | |
| Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | 4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone | 274 yd | |
| 27 Hart Street | 40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 296 yd | |
| Century Club | 30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 406 yd | |
| Stone Street Club | 2 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Fish Bar | 57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 69 yd | |
| Sopna Tandoori | 1 Brunswick Street East, Maidstone | 123 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 43 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 155 yd | |
| New Lantern Chinese Takeaway | 133 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 192 yd | |
| Zeran Indian Takeaway | 58 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 279 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Loose Road, Maidstone | 301 yd | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 310 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 523 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 419 yd | |
| Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY | squash courts | 672 yd |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 913 yd |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club WILLOW WAY | indoor bowls | 957 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.