Park Way is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 7DN is located in the Shepway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Way, Maidstone, ME15 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 7DE, ME15 7AH, ME15 7AG, ME15 7DL, ME15 7DF, ME15 7AT, ME15 7DJ, ME15 7QY, ME15 7AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 7DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME15 7DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 28.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 54.4% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 47.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22% | 17.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 22.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91% | 84.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 90% | 88.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 88.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Way was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.1% higher than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Way has the 20th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 141st highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Park Way, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-12-11 | £436,569 |
| 47 Park Way, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-07-24 | £412,800 |
| 52 Park Way, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-02-09 | £352,361 |
| 49 Park Way, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-12-16 | £384,596 |
| 43A Park Way, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-09-02 | £304,020 |
ME15 7DN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 7DN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Way Primary School Park Way , ME15 7AH | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Primary Academy Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiger Primary School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Free schools | 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 | 427 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 647 yd | |
| Maidstone Leisure Centre (Cafe) | Maidstone Leisure Centre, Willow Way | 784 yd | |
| Mote Park Cafe | Mote Park Maidstone, Willow Way | 784 yd | |
| Lashings Bar And Grill | 81-83 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mote Cricket Club / Maidstone Rugby Club | Mote Cricket Club, Willow Way | 784 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms | 129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Fish & Grill | 190 Loose Road, Maidstone | 487 yd | |
| Lewis's Fish And Grill Chip & Wing | 6 Loose Road, Maidstone | 726 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 1 Woodville Road, Maidstone | 757 yd | |
| New Lantern Chinese Takeaway | 133 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 840 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar | 57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Loose Road, Maidstone | 743 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 793 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 411 Loose Road, Maidstone | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Park ENTERPRISE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 480 yd |
| Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club WILLOW WAY | indoor bowls | 531 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Maidstone Leisure Centre WILLOW WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Somerset Road SOMERSET ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Mote Park WILLOW WAY | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY | squash courts | 862 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.