Northumberland Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 7LG 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 Northumberland Road, Maidstone, ME15 7LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 8FJ, ME15 7LS, ME15 8DH, ME15 7JS, ME15 7LR, ME15 8DA, ME15 7LF, ME15 7TG, ME15 7TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 7LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 36.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 42.4% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 12% | 4.8% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 41.3% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 23.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 21% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 84.7% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.6% | 82.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 82.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.3% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Road was 173.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 294.9% higher than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northumberland Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 60th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Northumberland Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-28 | £478,920 |
| 61 Northumberland Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-12-17 | £407,027 |
| 39 Northumberland Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2020-10-08 | £353,562 |
| 49 Northumberland Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2020-07-31 | £345,750 |
| 55 Northumberland Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-12-17 | £406,865 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Community Primary School Oxford Road , Shepway ME15 8DF | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Molehill Primary Academy Hereford Road , ME15 7ND | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Primary Academy Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Senacre Wood Primary School Graveney Road , Senacre ME15 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Way Primary School Park Way , ME15 7AH | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust | Cobtree Hall, Willington Street | 741 yd | |
| KFC | Valence House, Sutton Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil Scout Group | 405 Willington Street, Maidstone | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispinns Fish Bar | Crippins, 50 Northumberland Court | 409 yd | |
| Shepway Grill | The Village Takeaway, 18 Northumberland Court | 455 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 21 Northumberland Court, Northumberland Road | 455 yd | |
| Indian Express | 130 Sutton Road, Maidstone | 867 yd | |
| Zara Fish And Chippy | 130 Sutton Road, Maidstone | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, 48-49 Northumberland Court | 409 yd | |
| Ellora Avenue Ltd - Premier | 1 Valence House, Sutton Road | 927 yd | |
| Co-op | 427 Willington Street, Maidstone | 964 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrisons Supermarkets Plc, St Saviours Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Community Primary School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Shepway Green Pitches CUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Molehill Primary Academy HEREFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Senacre Wood Primary School GRAVENEY ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Kent Police Fhq KENT POLICE HEADQUARTERS KENT POLICE HEADQUARTERS SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Somerset Road SOMERSET ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| New Line Learning Academy (Senacre) (Closed) Sutton Road | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.