Overview of ME15 6SX

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College Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6SX 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 College Road, Maidstone, ME15 6SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME15 6SJ, ME15 6PJ, ME15 6PN, ME15 6FB, ME15 6PF, ME15 6YJ, ME15 6SN, ME15 6LQ, ME15 6PD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 6SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.3%50.8%-2.5% 51.0% -0.2%
Male46.7%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 6SX, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44.7%45.2%0.5% 37.9% 7.3%
Married: Opposite sex37.2%38.4%1.2% 44.2% -5.8%
Separated1.8%2.7%0.9% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced9.7%9.5%-0.2% 9.1% 0.4%
Widowed6.6%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health37.5%47.8%10.3% 48.4% -0.6%
Good health39.5%35.2%-4.3% 33.6% 1.6%
Fair health14.9%11.3%-3.6% 12.7% -1.4%
Bad health5.4%4.3%-1.1% 4.0% 0.3%
Very bad health2.7%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications28.3%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 Levels12.4%18.3%5.9% 13.4% 4.9%
Apprenticeship3.5%4.7%1.2% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.9%13.2%-2.7% 16.9% -3.7%
Degree or Similar21.2%28.5%7.3% 33.8% -5.3%
Other5.8%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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.1% -0.6%
Chinese1.5%0%-1.5% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.8%0.8%0.0% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0.4%1.9%1.5% 2.7% -0.8%
Other Asian0%4.6%4.6% 1.6% 3.0%
Black African0.4%6.2%5.8% 2.5% 3.7%
Black Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%0.5%-0.3% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0.5%-0.3% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.8%0%-0.8% 0.8% -0.8%
White92.3%81.5%-10.8% 81.4% 0.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.6%1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Arab0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.6% 0.2%
Other0.4%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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.5%71%-17.5% 83.2% -12.2%
European Union6.5%14.7%8.2% 6.1% 8.6%
Rest of Europe0.4%2.1%1.7% 0.8% 1.3%
Africa1.5%4.6%3.1% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia2.3%7.2%4.9% 5.6% 1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0.3%-0.5% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.7%71.2%-16.5% 83.2% -12.0%
10+ Years2.3%10.5%8.2% 9.8% 0.7%
5-10 Years3.1%9.7%6.6% 2.9% 6.8%
2-5 Years2.3%5.4%3.1% 2.2% 3.2%
Less than 2 years4.6%3.2%-1.4% 1.9% 1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.5% 76.7% -14.2%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland4.8% 1.3% 3.5%
Romania7% 0.9% 6.1%
Other EU countries2.9% 1.5% 1.4%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia4.3% 1.2% 3.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held15% 13.5% 1.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.8% 37.2% 1.6%
Christian40.6% 46.2% -5.6%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu2.7% 1.7% 1.0%
Muslim8.8% 6.5% 2.3%
Not answered7.8% 6.0% 1.8%

Safety

Is College Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College 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.

College 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 6SX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on College Road are based on 158 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 College Road, Maidstone, ME15 6SX

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 6SX

Average Price
£549,896
Semi-Detached
£519,623
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£678,768
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£556,836

Estimated Average Property Prices for College Road

Average Price
£395,522
Semi-Detached
£476,603
Terraced
£422,781
Detached
£564,950
Flats/Maisonettes
£192,211
Other
£557,627

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on College Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
37 College Road, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£620,0002023-10-02 £650,244
55 College Road, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£580,0002023-05-30 £600,361
Red Cross House, 25 College Road, Maidstone, Kent
Other, an established residential building
£575,0002022-11-09 £563,080
41 College Road, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£420,0002021-08-05 £485,919
55 College Road, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£520,0002021-03-26 £625,455
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 6SX

Employment

ME15 6SX 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 Employee116
Retired54
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed26
Other20
Looking after home or family14
Long-Term Sick or disabled13
Student (economically inactive)10
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Construction16
Education15
Human health and social work activities14
Administrative and support service activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Accommodation and food service activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other5
Transport and storage5
Information and communication5
Manufacturing5
Financial and insurance activities5
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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 4 374 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road , ME16 8ER
3out of 4 634 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road , ME16 8ER
4out of 4 634 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL
3out of 4 771 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road , ME14 5DX
3out of 4 1,449 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 4 938 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE
3out of 4 1,555 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road , ME16 0SF
4out of 4 1,571 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS
4out of 4 1,579 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH
3out of 4 1,604 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys 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 422 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
MEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF
- not rated 853 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
2out of 4 1,256 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane , ME16 8NL
3out of 4 2,337 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF
4out of 4 2,439 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hollywood BowlLockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road284 yd
AA Markets CafeteriaLockmeadow Cafe, Lockmeadow Market284 yd
Maidstone Sea CadetsThe College Tower, The Masters House348 yd
Lockmeadow Health ClubDavid Lloyd Fitness Club, Lockmeadow Leisure Complex364 yd
Flour PowerLockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road372 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Papermakers Arms129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone472 yd
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone506 yd
27 Hart Street40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone540 yd
Century Club30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone604 yd
Thyme 2 Dine CateringMaidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road669 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
La BestaStore For Unit 7 The Food Hall, Lockmeadow Leisure Complex372 yd
The Madras TakeawayLockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road372 yd
Pizza Hut1 Woodville Road, Maidstone439 yd
New Lantern Chinese Takeaway133 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone472 yd
Marina Fish Bar57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone488 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco2 Loose Road, Maidstone439 yd
Co-op1 Loose Road, Maidstone503 yd
Costcutter Maidstone41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone571 yd
IcelandUnit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre751 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place832 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hillreed House (Closed)
Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road
64 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone)
BARKER ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool370 yd
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
ECCLESTON ROAD
grass pitches526 yd
South Borough Primary School
Postley Road
grass pitches613 yd
Trugym Maidstone
1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite656 yd
Maidstone Grammar School
BARTON ROAD
grass pitches796 yd
Bob Prowse Health Club
ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD
health and fitness suite821 yd
Maidstone Hockey Club
ARMSTRONG ROAD
artificial grass pitch896 yd
Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters
FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS
grass pitches1,074 yd
Mote Squash Club
WILLOW WAY
squash courts1,076 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 92.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed198.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed27.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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