Brockenhurst Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 7ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.2%	0.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.7%	48.8%	-0.9%	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 vicinity of ME15 7ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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	24.4%	23.5%	-0.9%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	61.1%	53.8%	-7.3%	44.2%	9.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	7.1%	8.7%	1.6%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	6.1%	12.8%	6.7%	6.1%	6.7%

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	45.9%	46.7%	0.8%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	39.6%	33.4%	-6.2%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	12.2%	10.3%	-1.9%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	2%	7.7%	5.7%	4.0%	3.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.2%	0.7%

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	20.6%	15.5%	-5.1%	18.2%	-2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	11.7%	-3.1%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	16.1%	-1.3%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.4%	2.2%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	15.8%	2.6%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	27%	32.2%	5.2%	33.8%	-1.6%
Other	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.2%
Pakistani	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	1%	1.2%	0.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	94.9%	90%	-4.9%	81.4%	8.6%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.7%	92%	-1.7%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	2%	2.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	3.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	91.6%	-2.1%	83.2%	8.4%
10+ Years	1.8%	6.3%	4.5%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
North Africa	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	4.9%	6.5%	-1.6%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Brockenhurst Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brockenhurst Avenue was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Brockenhurst Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 173.9%.

🔎 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 7ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Brockenhurst Avenue are based on 29 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 Brockenhurst Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 7ED

Average Price
£485,383

Semi-Detached
£459,534

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£541,390

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brockenhurst Avenue

Average Price
£467,339

Semi-Detached
£442,968

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£531,315

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brockenhurst AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Brockenhurst Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2022-09-20	£542,703
8 Brockenhurst Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2020-02-07	£418,832
7 Brockenhurst Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2020-01-31	£476,960
17 Brockenhurst Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2018-07-27	£431,766
16 Brockenhurst Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£318,000	2018-04-18	£367,825

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 7ED

Employment

ME15 7ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME15 7ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	107
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	35
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	14
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	21
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Construction	17
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

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	212 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL	3out of 4	756 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oaks Primary Academy Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX	3out of 4	1,143 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tiger Primary School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	3out of 4	1,211 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfields Community Primary School Oxford Road , Shepway ME15 8DF	3out of 4	1,299 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	788 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	2out of 4	1,211 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	1,824 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	1,887 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ	- not rated	1,916 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	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	1,160 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	1,746 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	2,111 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	2,774 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	- not rated	3,370 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	Distance
KFC	Valence House, Sutton Road	786 yd
Domino's Pizza	6 Boughton Parade, Loose Road	935 yd
Sunshine Children's Centre	The Sunshine Childrens Centre, Stagshaw Close	949 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Loose Bowls Club	444-450 Loose Road, Maidstone		1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Ocean Fish & Grill	190 Loose Road, Maidstone	386 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	Valence House, Sutton Road	786 yd
Golden Sun	3 Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone	864 yd
Britannia Grill	8A Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone	864 yd
Sun Kee	3 Boughton Parade, Loose Road	935 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	411 Loose Road, Maidstone	732 yd
Ellora Avenue Ltd - Premier	1 Valence House, Sutton Road	809 yd
Co-op	Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, 48-49 Northumberland Court	1,034 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Somerset Road SOMERSET ROAD	grass pitches	324 yd
South Park ENTERPRISE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	541 yd
Maidstone Hockey Club ARMSTRONG ROAD	artificial grass pitch	688 yd
Bob Prowse Health Club ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG HALL ARMSTRONG ROAD	health and fitness suite	756 yd
Shepway Green Pitches CUMBERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	779 yd
Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club WILLOW WAY	indoor bowls	791 yd
Maidstone Leisure Centre WILLOW WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	870 yd
Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	897 yd
Mote Park WILLOW WAY	grass pitches	898 yd
South Borough Primary School Postley Road	grass pitches	910 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	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/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	70 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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