Greenside is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 7RU is located in the High Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenside, Maidstone, ME15 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 7HD, ME15 7SA, ME15 7RS, ME15 7SG, ME15 7BF, ME15 7RT, ME15 7SH, ME15 7SR, ME15 7RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME15 7RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.7% | 36.8% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 47.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49.8% | 47.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 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 | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 37.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95% | 77.7% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 85.5% | 79.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 79.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 14.9% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenside was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% higher than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenside has the 40th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 248th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Greenside, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-01-24 | £412,535 |
| 21 Greenside, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-29 | £354,234 |
| 40 Greenside, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-11-09 | £455,913 |
| 32 Greenside, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-10-26 | £396,446 |
| 42 Greenside, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-08-09 | £461,480 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Way Primary School Park Way , ME15 7AH | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 530 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 2,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lashings Bar And Grill | 81-83 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 319 yd | |
| Maidstone Leisure Centre (Cafe) | Maidstone Leisure Centre, Willow Way | 341 yd | |
| Mote Park Cafe | Mote Park Maidstone, Willow Way | 341 yd | |
| Mexaha | 29 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 469 yd | |
| Wingos | 29A Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mote Cricket Club / Maidstone Rugby Club | Mote Cricket Club, Willow Way | 341 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms | 129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 390 yd | |
| 27 Hart Street | 40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 496 yd | |
| Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | 4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone | 501 yd | |
| Century Club | 30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopna Tandoori | 1 Brunswick Street East, Maidstone | 308 yd | |
| Marina Fish Bar | 57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 319 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 43 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 376 yd | |
| New Lantern Chinese Takeaway | 133 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone | 387 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 27 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Loose Road, Maidstone | 459 yd | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone | 481 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Loose Road, Maidstone | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place | 522 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY | squash courts | 312 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Maidstone Leisure Centre WILLOW WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| South Borough Primary School Postley Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club WILLOW WAY | indoor bowls | 697 yd |
| Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road | 797 yd | |
| Mote Park WILLOW WAY | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Invicta Grammar School HUNTSMAN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 811 yd |
| Valley Park School HUNTSMAN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 867 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.