The Moorings is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6LQ 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Moorings, Maidstone, ME15 6LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6FB, ME15 6SN, ME15 6YJ, ME15 6SJ, ME16 8RB, ME16 8RD, ME15 6SX, ME16 8FD, ME15 6SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 6LQ 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 The Moorings 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.
The Moorings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Moorings, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-05-09 | £772,171 |
| 4 The Moorings, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-04 | £246,388 |
| 3 The Moorings, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-09-17 | £280,882 |
| 1 The Moorings, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2016-09-19 | £236,529 |
| 3 The Moorings, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-05-03 | £269,742 |
| 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 | 357 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 3out of 4 | 359 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 | 616 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | - not rated | 616 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 | 955 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mid-Kent School for Girls Union Street , ME14 1EE | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DR | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Astor of Hever Community School Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Kent Behaviour Service & Education Office Bishops Terrace , Tonbridge Road ME14 1AF | - not rated | 533 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | - not rated | 1,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl | Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road | 144 yd | |
| AA Markets Cafeteria | Lockmeadow Cafe, Lockmeadow Market | 144 yd | |
| Flour Power | Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road | 274 yd | |
| Madras Street Food | Unit 1 The Food Hall, Lockmeadow Leisure Complex | 274 yd | |
| Street Food By Easydine | Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | 4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone | 562 yd | |
| 27 Hart Street | 40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 594 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms | 129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 623 yd | |
| The Royal Papermill | Royal Paper Mill, 39 Tovil Hill | 625 yd | |
| The Cellars Alehouse | The Old Brewery, Buckland Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Besta | Store For Unit 7 The Food Hall, Lockmeadow Leisure Complex | 274 yd | |
| The Madras Takeaway | Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road | 274 yd | |
| River Kebab And Pizza | 27 Hart Street, Maidstone | 394 yd | |
| Marino's | 29 Hart Street, Maidstone | 394 yd | |
| Maidstone Grill | 54 High Street, Maidstone | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 596 yd | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 626 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Loose Road, Maidstone | 660 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 776 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 130 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 294 yd |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,032 yd |
| Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.