Overview of ME15 7EA

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Cranborne Avenue is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 7EA 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 Cranborne Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME15 7EG, ME15 7EQ, ME15 7ED, ME15 7EE, ME15 7EB, ME15 7EH, ME15 7EL, ME15 7AU, ME15 7DU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 7EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.9%50.2%0.3% 51.0% -0.8%
Male50.1%49.8%-0.3% 49.0% 0.8%

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 vicinity of ME15 7EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.2%26.8%-0.4% 37.9% -11.1%
Married: Opposite sex59.2%56.5%-2.7% 44.2% 12.3%
Separated1.5%2.2%0.7% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced4.8%5.8%1.0% 9.1% -3.3%
Widowed7.4%8.7%1.3% 6.1% 2.6%

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 health51%45.4%-5.6% 48.4% -3.0%
Good health34.8%34.5%-0.3% 33.6% 0.9%
Fair health11.2%13.1%1.9% 12.7% 0.4%
Bad health2.7%5.2%2.5% 4.0% 1.2%
Very bad health0.3%1.8%1.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.4%17%-5.4% 18.2% -1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.2%19.1%2.9% 9.6% 9.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels21.3%14.8%-6.5% 13.4% 1.4%
Apprenticeship5.9%8.7%2.8% 5.3% 3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.8%13.7%1.9% 16.9% -3.2%
Degree or Similar20.2%23.8%3.6% 33.8% -10.0%
Other2.2%2.9%0.7% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.9%0.9% 0.7% 0.2%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%3%2.7% 2.5% 0.5%
Other Black0%0.9%0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
White98.8%92.7%-6.1% 81.4% 11.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1.2%1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.5%92.1%-4.4% 83.2% 8.9%
European Union1.8%4%2.2% 6.1% -2.1%
Africa0.9%1.5%0.6% 2.7% -1.2%
Middle East and Asia0.6%2.1%1.5% 5.6% -3.5%
Oceania0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.2%92.1%-4.1% 83.2% 8.9%
10+ Years0%6.4%6.4% 9.8% -3.4%
5-10 Years0%1.2%1.2% 2.9% -1.7%
2-5 Years0.6%0%-0.6% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.2%0.3%-2.9% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.1% 76.7% 7.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries1.5% 1.5% 0.0%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held12.5% 13.5% -1.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38% 37.2% 0.8%
Christian56.2% 46.2% 10.0%
Not answered5.8% 6.0% -0.2%

Safety

Is Cranborne Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranborne Avenue was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% higher than the Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cranborne Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton and the 220th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.



🔎 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
£57,900
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME15 7EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cranborne Avenue are based on 82 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 Cranborne Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 7EA

Average Price
£536,709
Semi-Detached
£498,461
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£544,358
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cranborne Avenue

Average Price
£471,120
Semi-Detached
£477,754
Terraced
£321,668
Detached
£512,397
Flats/Maisonettes
£156,750
Other
£283,512

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cranborne AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
39 Cranborne Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Detached, an established residential building
£475,0002022-08-23 £479,827
34 Cranborne Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Detached, an established residential building
£467,5002021-12-03 £519,793
42 Cranborne Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£405,0002018-08-10 £464,709
49 Cranborne Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Detached, an established residential building
£700,0002018-07-09 £787,104
32 Cranborne Avenue, Maidstone, Kent
Detached, an established residential building
£395,0002016-02-19 £503,372
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 7EA

Employment

ME15 7EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7EA 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 Employee86
Retired76
Self-Employed38
Part-Time Employee37
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Looking after home or family8
Student (economically inactive)7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed6
Other5

Employment Industry

Construction34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Human health and social work activities24
Education14
Manufacturing9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Other8
Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage5
Financial and insurance activities4
Administrative and support service activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Real estate activities2
Information and communication2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Way Primary School
Park Way , ME15 7AH
3out of 4 308 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL
3out of 4 884 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oaks Primary Academy
Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX
3out of 4 1,017 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Tiger Primary School
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL
3out of 4 1,114 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Greenfields Community Primary School
Oxford Road , Shepway ME15 8DF
3out of 4 1,206 yd Community school Yes 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 4 913 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL
2out of 4 1,114 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT
4out of 4 1,915 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ
- not rated 1,984 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS
4out of 4 1,988 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF
4out of 4 1,057 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT
- not rated 1,863 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
MEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF
- not rated 2,240 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
2out of 4 2,899 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Snowfields Academy
Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA
- not rated 3,419 yd Free schools special No 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
KFCValence House, Sutton Road663 yd
Domino's Pizza6 Boughton Parade, Loose Road907 yd
Sunshine Children's CentreThe Sunshine Childrens Centre, Stagshaw Close1,073 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Loose Bowls Club444-450 Loose Road, Maidstone1,044 yd
The Swan Public House437 Loose Road, Maidstone1,082 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Blue Ocean Fish & Grill190 Loose Road, Maidstone444 yd
Papa Johns PizzaValence House, Sutton Road663 yd
Golden Sun3 Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone743 yd
Britannia Grill8A Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone743 yd
Shepway GrillThe Village Takeaway, 18 Northumberland Court901 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ellora Avenue Ltd - Premier1 Valence House, Sutton Road686 yd
Sainsbury's411 Loose Road, Maidstone714 yd
Co-opCo-operative Retail Services Ltd, 48-49 Northumberland Court909 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Somerset Road
SOMERSET ROAD
grass pitches197 yd
South Park
ENTERPRISE ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts638 yd
Shepway Green Pitches
CUMBERLAND AVENUE
grass pitches664 yd
Maidstone Hockey Club
ARMSTRONG ROAD
artificial grass pitch801 yd
Bob Prowse Health Club
ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD
health and fitness suite871 yd
Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club
WILLOW WAY
indoor bowls890 yd
Maidstone Leisure Centre
WILLOW WAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool966 yd
Mote Park
WILLOW WAY
grass pitches980 yd
Mangravet Playing Fields
Camp Way
grass pitches987 yd
Greenfield Community Primary School
OXFORD ROAD
grass pitches1,011 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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

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 speed53.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed189.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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