Marigold Way is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 0GA is located in the Barming Heath & Teston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marigold Way, Maidstone, ME16 0GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 0GJ, ME16 0ZF, ME16 0GF, ME16 0UR, ME16 0ZX, ME16 0GN, ME16 0ZJ, ME16 0ZL, ME16 0FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME16 0GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 36.9% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 47.2% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 8.2% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 57.2% | 55.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around ME16 0GA this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 11.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 42.9% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86% | 76.5% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 86% | 78.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 10.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 78.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marigold Way was 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% lower than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marigold Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 115th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Kingswood House Marigold Way, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-07-19 | £260,280 |
| Flat 11 Kingswood House Marigold Way, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-23 | £241,926 |
| Flat 6 Kingswood House Marigold Way, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-07-01 | £222,883 |
| Flat 4 Kingswood House Marigold Way, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2021-10-15 | £237,337 |
| Flat 12 Kingswood House Marigold Way, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2020-07-31 | £233,242 |
ME16 0GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barming Primary School Belmont Close , Barming ME16 9DY | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 5, Hermitage Walk | 207 yd | |
| Blackthorn Cafe | Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrew's Road | 332 yd | |
| Cafe @ Plus One | Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells Nhs T, Maidstone Hospital | 390 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane | 390 yd | |
| Deli Marche | Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells Nhs T, Maidstone Hospital | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | 437 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Hermitage Walk | 207 yd | |
| Barming Fish And Chips | 382 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 451 yd | |
| Lotus House | 349 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 638 yd | |
| Maidstone Best Kebab | 255 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 7, Hermitage Walk | 207 yd | |
| R & A Mini Supermarket | 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 529 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 542 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Community Hall MARIGOLD WAY | 83 yd | |
| Barming Heath SPRINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Bower Grove School FANT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Gatland Recreation Ground WOODFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Barming Primary School BELMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.