Clare Place is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME15 9ZF 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 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clare Place, Maidstone, ME15 9ZF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME15 9ZE, ME15 9WR, ME15 9WW, ME15 9WU, ME15 9WP, ME15 9ZR, ME15 9LR, ME17 4UU, ME15 9ZP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME15 9ZF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9ZF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 52.3% | 46.9% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 38.9% | 16.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 9.7% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 43.3% | 56.9% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 6.9% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.2% | 10.6% | -21.6% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 23.9% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 31% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 79.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 92.5% | 88.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Place was 312.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.7% higher than the Park Wood & Mangravet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Park Wood & Mangravet and the 24th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 149.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Clare Place, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-21 | £128,064 |
| 14 Clare Place, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-11-26 | £302,439 |
| 4 Clare Place, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2019-11-29 | £189,733 |
| 6 Clare Place, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-06-20 | £132,900 |
| 20 Clare Place, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-02-23 | £115,483 |
The percentage of student residents living in ME15 9ZF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molehill Primary Academy Hereford Road , ME15 7ND | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tree Tops Primary Academy Brishing Lane , Park Wood ME15 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Primary Academy Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Senacre Wood Primary School Graveney Road , Senacre ME15 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Bicknor Road , Park Wood ME15 9PS | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | 4out of 4 | 3,584 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 | 1,145 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ess Support Services | Kent Police Training Centre, Coverdale Avenue | 415 yd | |
| Life Cafe Project | 46 Wallis Avenue, Maidstone | 460 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1B, Longshaw Road | 883 yd | |
| Fusion Maidstone HLC Coffee Shop | Unit 2-3, Cobb Way | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil Scout Group | 405 Willington Street, Maidstone | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Express | 130 Sutton Road, Maidstone | 859 yd | |
| Zara Fish And Chippy | 130 Sutton Road, Maidstone | 859 yd | |
| Charlie's Chippy | Unit 1A, Longshaw Road | 872 yd | |
| Fat Dragon | Unit 1C, Longshaw Road | 883 yd | |
| Shepway Grill | The Village Takeaway, 18 Northumberland Court | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | W M Morrisons Supermarkets Plc, St Saviours Road | 320 yd | |
| Co-op | 427 Willington Street, Maidstone | 732 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, 48-49 Northumberland Court | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Line Learning Academy (Senacre) (Closed) Sutton Road | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Tree Tops Primary Academy BRISHING LANE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Kent Police Fhq KENT POLICE HEADQUARTERS KENT POLICE HEADQUARTERS SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Parkwood PARK WOOD WALK | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Molehill Primary Academy HEREFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Heather House (Closed) Heather House Heather House Bicknor Road | 902 yd | |
| Senacre Wood Primary School GRAVENEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 330.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 212.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.