Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9RJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME15 9RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	50%	49.5%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	50%	50.5%	0.5%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ME15 9RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.1%	24.5%	4.4%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.7%	62%	-1.7%	44.2%	17.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.4%	7.7%	-2.7%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	4.7%	4.1%	-0.6%	6.1%	-2.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50%	53.3%	3.3%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	37.3%	35.8%	-1.5%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	9.1%	8.6%	-0.5%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.7%

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	15.5%	12.1%	-3.4%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	9.2%	-0.5%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	14.6%	-4.1%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	4.4%	-1.4%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	17.2%	6.8%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	37.4%	40%	2.6%	33.8%	6.2%
Other	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	99.1%	92.9%	-6.2%	81.4%	11.5%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.7%	91.2%	-5.5%	83.2%	8.0%
European Union	1.5%	5%	3.5%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	91.2%	-5.2%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	49.1%	46.2%	2.9%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Boughton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boughton Lane was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Boughton Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 250th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME15 9RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Boughton Lane are based on 85 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 Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME15 9RJ

Average Price
£720,482

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£720,482

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boughton Lane

Average Price
£592,829

Semi-Detached
£541,935

Terraced
£323,622

Detached
£652,906

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£594,655

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boughton LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Garden Cottage Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£755,000	2022-12-20	£738,108
Garden Cottage Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2018-07-06	£832,081

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME15 9RJ

Employment

ME15 9RJ 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	140
Retired	112
Part-Time Employee	65
Self-Employed	37
Looking after home or family	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	11
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	22
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	14
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Loose Primary School Loose Road , ME15 9UW	4out of 4	381 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tiger Primary School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	3out of 4	967 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaks Primary Academy Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX	3out of 4	1,429 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Church Hill , Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4HP	3out of 4	1,714 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Molehill Primary Academy Hereford Road , ME15 7ND	3out of 4	1,723 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	967 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX	3out of 4	1,487 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	2,823 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	3,909 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	3,939 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	1,054 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	3,043 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	3,924 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	4,067 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	4,105 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
The Chequers	The Chequers Inn, Old Loose Hill		783 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD WALNUT TREE AVENUE	grass pitches	364 yd
New Line Learning Academy BOUGHTON LANE	grass pitches	846 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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

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%

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

Overview of ME15 9RJ