Brishing Lane is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 9JH is located in the Park Wood & Mangravet 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 Brishing Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 9EF, ME15 9HA, ME15 9EZ, ME15 9HG, ME15 9ES, ME15 9GL, ME15 9HB, ME15 9EG, ME15 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME15 9JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 52.6% | 54.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 45.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME15 9JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 52.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 33.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 48.7% | 47.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 29.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 28.4% | 18.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 25.8% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 24.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.9% | 88.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 92% | 85.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 86.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brishing Lane was 171.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% higher than the Park Wood & Mangravet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brishing Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Park Wood & Mangravet and the 62nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Brishing Lane, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-10-16 | £180,923 |
| 28 Brishing Lane, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £105,000 | 2010-06-11 | £161,600 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Tops Primary Academy Brishing Lane , Park Wood ME15 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Bicknor Road , Park Wood ME15 9PS | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Senacre Wood Primary School Graveney Road , Senacre ME15 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary Academy Edmett Way , ME17 3FX | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Molehill Primary Academy Hereford Road , ME15 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,809 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Valence School North Street , Sutton Valence ME17 3HL | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 4,751 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Cafe Project | 46 Wallis Avenue, Maidstone | 314 yd | |
| Fusion Maidstone HLC Coffee Shop | Unit 2-3, Cobb Way | 318 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1B, Longshaw Road | 326 yd | |
| Megabite | Unit 12, Spectrum Business Estate | 558 yd | |
| The Filling Station | Unit 2, Wren Industrial Estate | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil Scout Group | 405 Willington Street, Maidstone | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Chippy | Unit 1A, Longshaw Road | 276 yd | |
| Fat Dragon | Unit 1C, Longshaw Road | 326 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 1 Senacre Square, Maidstone | 962 yd | |
| Arda Kebab And Fish Bar | 3 Senacre Square, Maidstone | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 427 Willington Street, Maidstone | 624 yd | |
| Morrisons | W M Morrisons Supermarkets Plc, St Saviours Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Tops Primary Academy BRISHING LANE | grass pitches | 123 yd |
| Parkwood PARK WOOD WALK | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Heather House (Closed) Heather House Heather House Bicknor Road | 532 yd | |
| Senacre Playing Fields TITCHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| New Line Learning Academy (Senacre) (Closed) Sutton Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Senacre Wood Primary School GRAVENEY ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Langley Park Primary Academy EDMETT WAY | grass pitches | 966 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.