Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, ME15 6TN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME15 6TN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	49.5%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	49.1%	50.5%	1.4%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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	38.3%	40.1%	1.8%	37.9%	2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	45.3%	42.8%	-2.5%	44.2%	-1.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	9.5%	8.9%	-0.6%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	4.5%	4.1%	-0.4%	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	54.5%	46.5%	-8.0%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	32.2%	34.9%	2.7%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	10.7%	12.4%	1.7%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	2.1%	5.5%	3.4%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	17%	17.8%	0.8%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	11.6%	-4.9%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	13.3%	-4.7%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	3%	6.3%	3.3%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	18.8%	4.5%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	23%	27.5%	4.5%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	8.3%	4.8%	-3.5%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% 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%	0.2%	0.2%	1.1%	-0.9%
Indian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	1.2%	4.7%	3.5%	1.6%	3.1%
Black African	1%	1%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	93.7%	85.5%	-8.2%	81.4%	4.1%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.7% 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	85%	72.7%	-12.3%	83.2%	-10.5%
European Union	10.2%	18.4%	8.2%	6.1%	12.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	5.3%	3.4%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.3%	72.6%	-11.7%	83.2%	-10.6%
10+ Years	2.1%	10.4%	8.3%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	5.4%	7.8%	2.4%	2.9%	4.9%
2-5 Years	3.3%	6.8%	3.5%	2.2%	4.6%
Less than 2 years	5%	2.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.6%	76.7%	-11.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	7.4%	0.9%	6.5%
Other EU countries	5.5%	1.5%	4.0%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Stagshaw Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stagshaw Close was 181.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% higher than the Fant & Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Stagshaw Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Fant & Oakwood and the 56th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.5%.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME15 6TN, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Stagshaw Close are based on 150 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 Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, ME15 6TN

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 6TN

Average Price
£203,245

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£307,439

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£178,437

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stagshaw Close

Average Price
£282,198

Semi-Detached
£397,749

Terraced
£314,902

Detached
£1,139,908

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,609

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stagshaw CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-11-29	£198,081
38 Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£188,000	2024-10-11	£193,984
64 Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-03-06	£178,340
52 Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-04-05	£197,835
20 Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£288,500	2022-12-09	£278,668

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 6TN

Employment

ME15 6TN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6TN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	196
Part-Time Employee	52
Self-Employed	50
Retired	45
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	16
Unemployed	13
Other	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	52
Human health and social work activities	37
Construction	29
Administrative and support service activities	21
Education	21
Manufacturing	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Transport and storage	17
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Other	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	172 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN	2out of 4	717 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Way Primary School Park Way , ME15 7AH	3out of 4	853 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	3out of 4	1,195 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	1,195 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	419 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	1,525 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ	- not rated	1,813 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	2out of 4	1,944 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	900 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	1,243 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	1,857 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	1,928 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	2,826 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
Sunshine Children's Centre	The Sunshine Childrens Centre, Stagshaw Close	152 yd
Lashings Bar And Grill	81-83 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	557 yd
Maidstone Leisure Centre (Cafe)	Maidstone Leisure Centre, Willow Way	725 yd
Mote Park Cafe	Mote Park Maidstone, Willow Way	725 yd
Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter	Maidstone Day Centre, 15 Knightrider Street	790 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Papermakers Arms	129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	332 yd
Mote Cricket Club / Maidstone Rugby Club	Mote Cricket Club, Willow Way	725 yd
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig	4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone	790 yd
27 Hart Street	40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	815 yd
Century Club	30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	923 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	1 Woodville Road, Maidstone	173 yd
Lewis's Fish And Grill Chip & Wing	6 Loose Road, Maidstone	179 yd
New Lantern Chinese Takeaway	133 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	336 yd
Marina Fish Bar	57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	557 yd
Sopna Tandoori	1 Brunswick Street East, Maidstone	618 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	1 Loose Road, Maidstone	225 yd
Tesco	2 Loose Road, Maidstone	242 yd
Costcutter Maidstone	41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	829 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place	1,032 yd
Iceland	Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre	1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Borough Primary School Postley Road	grass pitches	34 yd
Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	322 yd
Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD	health and fitness suite	339 yd
Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD	artificial grass pitch	397 yd
South Park ENTERPRISE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	588 yd
Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road		651 yd
Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY	squash courts	774 yd
Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club WILLOW WAY	indoor bowls	779 yd
Maidstone Leisure Centre WILLOW WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	828 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	924 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	17.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	17.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	17.2%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.96 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.96 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.25 Mbit/s

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