Hastings Road, Maidstone, ME15 7SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME15 7SP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	49.7%	48.6%	-1.1%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	50.3%	51.4%	1.1%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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	51.9%	38.9%	-13.0%	37.9%	1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	27.8%	39.2%	11.4%	44.2%	-5.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	2.1%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	10%	12.4%	2.4%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	6.2%	7.4%	1.2%	6.1%	1.3%

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	44.2%	41.7%	-2.5%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	35.6%	32.2%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	13.6%	17.5%	3.9%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	5.3%	6.3%	1.0%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	1.2%	1.1%

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	26.1%	26.9%	0.8%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	13.4%	-4.1%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	11.7%	-0.7%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	1%	6%	5.0%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	13.4%	5.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	23%	24%	1.0%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	11.7%	4.6%	-7.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.3%	8%	4.7%	1.1%	6.9%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	2.8%	5.4%	2.6%	2.7%	2.7%
Other Asian	10.8%	4%	-6.8%	1.6%	2.4%
Black African	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
White	71.1%	65.1%	-6.0%	81.4%	-16.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1.4%	12%	10.6%	1.6%	10.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.8%	64.9%	-2.9%	83.2%	-18.3%
European Union	10.8%	12.6%	1.8%	6.1%	6.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	4.4%	2.3%	-2.1%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	15%	18.7%	3.7%	5.6%	13.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	66.7%	64.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	-18.3%
10+ Years	5.8%	23%	17.2%	9.8%	13.2%
5-10 Years	6.1%	6.3%	0.2%	2.9%	3.4%
2-5 Years	10.3%	3.2%	-7.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	11.1%	2.6%	-8.5%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.7%	76.7%	-12.0%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Lithuania	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
Poland	5.7%	1.3%	4.4%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	35.6%	46.2%	-10.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	27%	6.5%	20.5%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Hastings Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Road was 135.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.0% higher than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hastings Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park and the 86th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME15 7SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Hastings Road are based on 185 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 Hastings Road, Maidstone, ME15 7SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 7SP

Average Price
£379,615

Semi-Detached
£389,110

Terraced
£385,339

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£225,337

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hastings Road

Average Price
£346,946

Semi-Detached
£399,065

Terraced
£410,201

Detached
£489,176

Flats/Maisonettes
£170,108

Other
£352,636

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hastings Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Hastings Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-10-03	£430,897
58 Hastings Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-03-24	£365,661
42 Hastings Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£415,000	2024-07-15	£445,016
26 Hastings Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-04-26	£424,041
20 Hastings Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£415,000	2022-02-22	£461,964

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 7SP

Employment

ME15 7SP 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 Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	49
Retired	40
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Transport and storage	14
Construction	14
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Philip's CofE Infant School Melville Road , ME15 7UT	- not rated	213 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, All Saints Church of England Primary School College Road , ME15 6YH	- not rated	465 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Borough Primary School Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL	3out of 4	743 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	3out of 4	766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Borough Primary School Vinters Road , ME14 5DX	- not rated	766 yd	Community school	No	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	553 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Mid-Kent School for Girls Union Street , ME14 1EE	- not rated	747 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DR	- not rated	758 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	827 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	- not rated	930 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT	- not rated	213 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mid-Kent Behaviour Service & Education Office Bishops Terrace , Tonbridge Road ME14 1AF	- not rated	759 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF	- not rated	842 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG	- not rated	1,302 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	- not rated	1,799 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lashings Bar And Grill	81-83 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	216 yd
Mexaha	29 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	306 yd
Wingos	29A Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	306 yd
Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter	Maidstone Day Centre, 15 Knightrider Street	342 yd
Zee's Place - Bus Drivers Rest Room	Bus Drivers Rest Room, Bus Underpass The Mall Chequers Cen	402 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
27 Hart Street	40 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	334 yd
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig	4A Knightrider Street, Maidstone	342 yd
The Papermakers Arms	129 - 131 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	378 yd
Century Club	30-32 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	420 yd
Stone Street Club	2 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	455 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sopna Tandoori	1 Brunswick Street East, Maidstone	179 yd
Marina Fish Bar	57 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	216 yd
Chopsticks	43 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone	230 yd
Tops Pizza	27 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	306 yd
Zeran Indian Takeaway	58 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	334 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costcutter Maidstone	41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone	319 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place	382 yd
Iceland	Unit D5-d7 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre	459 yd
Co-op	1 Loose Road, Maidstone	473 yd
Tesco	2 Loose Road, Maidstone	488 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mote Squash Club WILLOW WAY	squash courts	470 yd
Maidstone Grammar School BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	549 yd
Hillreed House (Closed) Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road		690 yd
South Borough Primary School Postley Road	grass pitches	726 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	734 yd
Invicta Grammar School HUNTSMAN LANE	artificial grass pitch	832 yd
Maidstone Leisure Centre WILLOW WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	840 yd
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough VINTERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	844 yd
Mote Park (Maidstone) Indoor Bowls Club WILLOW WAY	indoor bowls	857 yd
Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET	squash courts	921 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	93.5%

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	154.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	241.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME15 7SP