Sterling Avenue, Maidstone, ME16 0AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME16 0AY, 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%

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 ME16 0AY 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%

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 (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%

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 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Sterling Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sterling Avenue 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.

Sterling Avenue 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%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME16 0AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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 Sterling Avenue are based on 48 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 Sterling Avenue, Maidstone, ME16 0AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 0AY

Average Price
£391,982

Semi-Detached
£391,982

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sterling Avenue

Average Price
£398,189

Semi-Detached
£393,076

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£515,774

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sterling AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Sterling Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-09-17	£394,429
9 Sterling Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-03-28	£329,095
6 Sterling Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2024-01-12	£458,706
8 Sterling Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-10-25	£376,624
14 Sterling Avenue, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-06-18	£386,598

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 0AY

Employment

ME16 0AY 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 0AY 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB	3out of 4	524 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB	3out of 4	666 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG	4out of 4	1,007 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ	3out of 4	1,056 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL	3out of 4	1,258 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	744 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	1,090 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	1,147 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	1,245 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,005 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	1,606 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	2,010 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	2,075 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT	- not rated	3,581 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Nicholas Church Hall	Poplar Grove, Maidstone	314 yd
Tuesday Cafe	St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove	357 yd
The Pippin	78 London Road, Maidstone	732 yd
Pausa Coffee Shop	Dunelm Mill, London Road	862 yd
Aunt Sally's	17 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road	938 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Welcome Gym	Leafy Lane, Maidstone		862 yd
Maidstone Bowls Club	Buckland Road, Maidstone		1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taksim Mezze And Grill	99 London Road, Maidstone	600 yd
Humphrey's Of Allington	10 - 11 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road	938 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	1 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road	938 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	120 London Road, Maidstone		632 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, Mid Kent Shopping Centre		946 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE	grass pitches	334 yd
Palace Wood Primary ASH GROVE	grass pitches	617 yd
St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK	grass pitches, tennis courts	647 yd
Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	952 yd
The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	988 yd
St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	995 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	54 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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