Tilling Close is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6RW 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 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tilling Close, Maidstone, ME15 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6TP, ME15 6RF, ME15 6TR, ME15 6UA, ME15 6UB, ME15 6JZ, ME15 6TE, ME15 6TW, ME15 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME15 6RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50.3% | 52.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 6RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 39.1% | 46.6% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 39.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 7.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.1% | 51.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.3% | 20.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 29.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89% | 81% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 84.8% | 75.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 75.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 14% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilling Close was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Fant & Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tilling Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Fant & Oakwood and the 222nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Tilling Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-26 | £418,333 |
| 33A Tilling Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2024-12-12 | £253,050 |
| 32 Tilling Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-26 | £222,988 |
| 25 Tilling Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2023-12-20 | £209,892 |
| 12 Tilling Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-10-31 | £208,342 |
ME15 6RW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME15 6RW 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Way Primary School Park Way , ME15 7AH | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,130 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 | 1,130 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 | 640 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,028 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 | 806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 105 yd | |
| Tovil Community Centre | Tovil Childrens House Ymca, Barfreston Close | 707 yd | |
| Lashings Bar And Grill | 81-83 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 754 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road | 901 yd | |
| AA Markets Cafeteria | Lockmeadow Cafe, Lockmeadow Market | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Papermakers Arms | 129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 542 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering | Maidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road | 747 yd | |
| The Royal Papermill | Royal Paper Mill, 39 Tovil Hill | 881 yd | |
| Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | 4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone | 955 yd | |
| Mote Cricket Club / Maidstone Rugby Club | Mote Cricket Club, Willow Way | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 1 Woodville Road, Maidstone | 336 yd | |
| Lewis's Fish And Grill Chip & Wing | 6 Loose Road, Maidstone | 392 yd | |
| Codfather | 61A Courtenay Road, Maidstone | 510 yd | |
| Premier Store / K's Chicken | 61 Courtenay Road, Maidstone | 510 yd | |
| New Lantern Chinese Takeaway | 133 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 435 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Loose Road, Maidstone | 447 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 995 yd | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 1,003 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 411 Loose Road, Maidstone | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 196 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 273 yd |
| South Park ENTERPRISE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 688 yd | |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club WILLOW WAY | indoor bowls | 985 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 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 | 53.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.