Kenward Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 0AP is located in the Palace Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenward Road, Maidstone, ME16 0AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 0AL, ME16 0AY, ME16 0AR, ME16 0AJ, ME16 0AX, ME16 0AU, ME16 0BA, ME16 0DQ, ME16 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME16 0AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 55.6% | 54.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 45.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 ME16 0AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 16.5% | 22% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 56.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 45.9% | 45.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 40.5% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 25% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 22.8% | 13.3% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 20.7% | -5.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 90.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenward Road was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Kenward Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kenward Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-10-10 | £411,313 |
| 9 Kenward Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2017-07-03 | £370,708 |
| 1 Kenward Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-06-12 | £413,082 |
| 12 Kenward Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2014-11-21 | £419,449 |
| 8 Kenward Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2013-08-19 | £412,327 |
ME16 0AP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME16 0AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church Hall | Poplar Grove, Maidstone | 412 yd | |
| Tuesday Cafe | St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove | 457 yd | |
| The Pippin | 78 London Road, Maidstone | 834 yd | |
| ISS Facility Services | Kent And Medway NHS And Social Care, Trevor Gibbens Unit | 922 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, London Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Gym | Leafy Lane, Maidstone | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taksim Mezze And Grill | 99 London Road, Maidstone | 707 yd | |
| Humphrey's Of Allington | 10 - 11 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 1 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 London Road, Maidstone | 737 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Mid Kent Shopping Centre | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Palace Wood Primary ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 942 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.