Kennington Close, Maidstone, ME15 8QG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME15 8QG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.2%	52.1%	-5.1%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	42.8%	47.9%	5.1%	49.0%	-1.1%

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	22.4%	33.6%	11.2%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	39.7%	-11.8%	44.2%	-4.5%
Separated	1.7%	3.1%	1.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	8.4%	10.7%	2.3%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	16%	13%	-3.0%	6.1%	6.9%

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	37.2%	41%	3.8%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	37.2%	40.7%	3.5%	33.6%	7.1%
Fair health	18.2%	13.9%	-4.3%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	4.6%	3.3%	-1.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

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 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.5%	23.9%	-16.6%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	14%	-1.6%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	18.2%	0.5%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	4.2%	-1.3%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.5%	18.9%	13.4%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	11.4%	18.9%	7.5%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.9%	96.1%	-1.8%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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	94.4%	81.4%	-13.0%	83.2%	-1.8%
European Union	3.2%	5.1%	1.9%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	9%	9.0%	0.8%	8.2%
Africa	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	81.4%	-11.6%	83.2%	-1.8%
10+ Years	0%	12.3%	12.3%	9.8%	2.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.4%	5.1%	3.7%	2.2%	2.9%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.7%	76.7%	-4.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	6.6%	1.5%	5.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Kennington Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Close was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Park Wood & Mangravet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kennington Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Park Wood & Mangravet and the 234th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ME15 8QG, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 Kennington Close are based on 20 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 Kennington Close, Maidstone, ME15 8QG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 8QG

Average Price
£301,698

Semi-Detached
£314,110

Terraced
£341,964

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£25,896

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kennington Close

Average Price
£314,125

Semi-Detached
£327,445

Terraced
£331,317

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£26,186

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kennington CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Kennington Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-09-12	£345,000
10 Kennington Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£377,500	2024-02-08	£398,169
Garages Adjacent To, 19 Kennington Close, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£25,500	2024-01-12	£26,186
8 Kennington Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£386,000	2022-10-14	£387,518
12 Kennington Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£271,500	2021-03-12	£320,835

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 8QG

Employment

ME15 8QG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	68
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	18
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Education	6
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Senacre Wood Primary School Graveney Road , Senacre ME15 8QQ	3out of 4	469 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfields Community Primary School Oxford Road , Shepway ME15 8DF	3out of 4	658 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Molehill Primary Academy Hereford Road , ME15 7ND	3out of 4	946 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaks Primary Academy Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX	3out of 4	1,327 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tree Tops Primary Academy Brishing Lane , Park Wood ME15 9EZ	3out of 4	1,354 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	2out of 4	1,902 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	2,481 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ	- not rated	2,651 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	2,871 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS	4out of 4	3,059 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	1,801 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	- not rated	3,542 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	3,633 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	3,788 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	4,625 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust	Cobtree Hall, Willington Street		951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tovil Scout Group	405 Willington Street, Maidstone		484 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mandarin House	1 Senacre Square, Maidstone	284 yd
Arda Kebab And Fish Bar	3 Senacre Square, Maidstone	284 yd
Crispinns Fish Bar	Crippins, 50 Northumberland Court	962 yd
Shepway Grill	The Village Takeaway, 18 Northumberland Court	996 yd
Indian Ocean	21 Northumberland Court, Northumberland Road	996 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	427 Willington Street, Maidstone	608 yd
Co-op	Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, 48-49 Northumberland Court	962 yd
Morrisons	W M Morrisons Supermarkets Plc, St Saviours Road	1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Senacre Wood Primary School GRAVENEY ROAD	grass pitches	371 yd
Greenfield Community Primary School OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	847 yd
Senacre Playing Fields TITCHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	923 yd
New Line Learning Academy (Senacre) (Closed) Sutton Road	grass pitches	1,042 yd
Molehill Primary Academy HEREFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,059 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	154.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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