Knightrider Street is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6LD 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 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6ND, ME15 6NL, ME15 6NH, ME15 6LP, ME15 6EX, ME15 6NP, ME15 6NW, ME15 6NA, ME15 6YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 6LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 36.5% | 40.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 36.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45.6% | 42.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.6% | 17.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 13.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 16.5% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 28.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93% | 84.6% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 85.7% | 81.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 81.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 11.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knightrider Street was 501.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 415.7% higher than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knightrider Street has the highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 12th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 256.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 15 Bluecoats Yard Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-12 | £232,247 |
| Apartment 24 Bluecoats Yard Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-09 | £213,667 |
| Apartment 1 Bluecoats Yard Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2022-09-08 | £195,406 |
| Apartment 14 Bluecoats Yard Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2022-07-13 | £168,954 |
| Apartment 23 Bluecoats Yard Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2021-08-31 | £201,269 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone, All Saints Church of England Primary School College Road , ME15 6YH | - not rated | 128 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Infant School Melville Road , ME15 7UT | - not rated | 328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | - not rated | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 755 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mid-Kent School for Girls Union Street , ME14 1EE | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DR | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid-Kent Behaviour Service & Education Office Bishops Terrace , Tonbridge Road ME14 1AF | - not rated | 421 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter | Maidstone Day Centre, 15 Knightrider Street | 92 yd | |
| Maidstone Sea Cadets | The College Tower, The Masters House | 158 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee House | 23 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone | 178 yd | |
| Shamrat | 36 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 210 yd | |
| Vesuvius Restaurant | 26 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | 4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone | 92 yd | |
| 27 Hart Street | 40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 126 yd | |
| Century Club | 30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 210 yd | |
| Stone Street Club | 2 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 324 yd | |
| Ovation | Unit 2, 28 - 32 Gabriels Hill | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeran Indian Takeaway | 58 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 126 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 43 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 149 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 27 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 218 yd | |
| Sopna Tandoori | 1 Brunswick Street East, Maidstone | 221 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar | 57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 157 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 487 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Loose Road, Maidstone | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 377 yd | |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET | squash courts | 790 yd |
| Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY | squash courts | 837 yd |
| Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET | 896 yd | |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street | health and fitness suite | 917 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.