Hayle Road, Maidstone, ME15 6PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 6PF 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	53.3%	50.8%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	46.7%	49.2%	2.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 6PF, 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	44.7%	45.2%	0.5%	37.9%	7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	37.2%	38.4%	1.2%	44.2%	-5.8%
Separated	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.7%	9.5%	-0.2%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	6.6%	4.1%	-2.5%	6.1%	-2.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.5%	47.8%	10.3%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	39.5%	35.2%	-4.3%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	14.9%	11.3%	-3.6%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	5.4%	4.3%	-1.1%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.3%	23.1%	-5.2%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	10.5%	-2.3%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	18.3%	5.9%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.7%	1.2%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	13.2%	-2.7%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	21.2%	28.5%	7.3%	33.8%	-5.3%
Other	5.8%	1.7%	-4.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0%	4.6%	4.6%	1.6%	3.0%
Black African	0.4%	6.2%	5.8%	2.5%	3.7%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.3%	81.5%	-10.8%	81.4%	0.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Arab	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

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	88.5%	71%	-17.5%	83.2%	-12.2%
European Union	6.5%	14.7%	8.2%	6.1%	8.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	1.5%	4.6%	3.1%	2.7%	1.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	7.2%	4.9%	5.6%	1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.7%	71.2%	-16.5%	83.2%	-12.0%
10+ Years	2.3%	10.5%	8.2%	9.8%	0.7%
5-10 Years	3.1%	9.7%	6.6%	2.9%	6.8%
2-5 Years	2.3%	5.4%	3.1%	2.2%	3.2%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	3.2%	-1.4%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Hayle Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayle Road 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.

Hayle Road 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%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME15 6PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hayle Road are based on 86 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 Hayle Road, Maidstone, ME15 6PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 6PF

Average Price
£556,252

Semi-Detached
£428,936

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£747,225

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hayle Road

Average Price
£308,912

Semi-Detached
£419,140

Terraced
£283,116

Detached
£308,519

Flats/Maisonettes
£112,118

Other
£636,753

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hayle Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Hayle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-10-14	£416,269
2 Hayle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2018-08-03	£436,023
10 Hayle Road, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£700,000	2017-07-28	£765,506
12 Hayle Road, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£700,000	2017-07-28	£765,506
8 Hayle Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2012-08-31	£426,871

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 6PF

Employment

ME15 6PF 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 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

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	16
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Manufacturing	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN	2out of 4	477 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	3out of 4	756 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	756 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	3out of 4	1,339 yd	Academy converter	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	829 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	1,461 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	1,592 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	1,597 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	1,671 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	547 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	816 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	1,343 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	2,410 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	2,463 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	Distance
Maidstone Sea Cadets	The College Tower, The Masters House	314 yd
Lashings Bar And Grill	81-83 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	366 yd
Hollywood Bowl	Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road	373 yd
AA Markets Cafeteria	Lockmeadow Cafe, Lockmeadow Market	373 yd
Lockmeadow Health Club	David Lloyd Fitness Club, Lockmeadow Leisure Complex	405 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Papermakers Arms	129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	350 yd
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig	4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone	423 yd
27 Hart Street	40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	456 yd
Century Club	30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	536 yd
Stone Street Club	2 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	653 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Lantern Chinese Takeaway	133 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	350 yd
Pizza Hut	1 Woodville Road, Maidstone	353 yd
Marina Fish Bar	57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	366 yd
Lewis's Fish And Grill Chip & Wing	6 Loose Road, Maidstone	391 yd
Chopsticks	43 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	393 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	2 Loose Road, Maidstone	332 yd
Co-op	1 Loose Road, Maidstone	394 yd
Costcutter Maidstone	41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	485 yd
Iceland	Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre	682 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place	745 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road		144 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	403 yd
South Borough Primary School Postley Road	grass pitches	541 yd
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD	grass pitches	650 yd
Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	685 yd
Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	709 yd
Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD	health and fitness suite	784 yd
Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD	artificial grass pitch	858 yd
Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY	squash courts	949 yd
South Park ENTERPRISE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,064 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	161.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME15 6PF