Hughenden Reach is in Tovil, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 6ZL is located in the Tovil electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 2010-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hughenden Reach, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6ZL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8GD, ME15 6RZ, ME16 8GF, ME16 8GE, ME15 6RU, ME15 6GY, ME15 6QY, ME16 8GB, ME16 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 6ZL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around ME15 6ZL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 32.8% | 42.3% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 35.2% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 44.8% | 45.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 12.4% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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 | 31.7% | 23.8% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94% | 88.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 95% | 83.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 83.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hughenden Reach was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% lower than the Fant & Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hughenden Reach has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Fant & Oakwood and the 153rd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hughenden Reach, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-10-25 | £61,361 |
| 10 Hughenden Reach, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-06-19 | £61,743 |
| 6 Hughenden Reach, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-11-29 | £113,313 |
| 3 Hughenden Reach, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-12 | £112,033 |
| 22 Hughenden Reach, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2023-06-29 | £63,720 |
| Full-Time Employee | 179 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 232 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 | 232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 972 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil Community Centre | Tovil Childrens House Ymca, Barfreston Close | 399 yd | |
| The Coffee Beam | Unit 2-4, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 415 yd | |
| Rianos | 33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 501 yd | |
| AA Markets Cafeteria | Lockmeadow Cafe, Lockmeadow Market | 564 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Papermill | Royal Paper Mill, 39 Tovil Hill | 276 yd | |
| First And Last Maidstone Limited | 40 Bower Place, Maidstone | 413 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering | Maidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road | 425 yd | |
| Westborough Working Mens Club | 68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 610 yd | |
| The Cellars Alehouse | The Old Brewery, Buckland Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 3 Church Street, Tovil | 263 yd | |
| M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza | M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge | 418 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 574 yd | |
| Jade House | 46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 574 yd | |
| Codfather | 61A Courtenay Road, Maidstone | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Farleigh Hill | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 677 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 890 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.