Giddyhorn Lane is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 0JX 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 Giddyhorn Lane, Maidstone, ME16 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 0YG, ME16 0JT, ME16 0UN, ME16 0AS, ME16 0EQ, ME16 0LF, ME16 0JY, ME16 0UZ, ME16 0UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 0JX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.9% | 48.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 35.2% | 35% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 48.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 51.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 21.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 32.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 89.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 91.8% | 87.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 87.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giddyhorn Lane was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Giddyhorn Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 164th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Giddyhorn Lane, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-11-30 | £253,179 |
| 34 Giddyhorn Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-04-12 | £388,080 |
| 30 Giddyhorn Lane, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2015-03-31 | £271,464 |
| 31 Giddyhorn Lane, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2013-10-31 | £239,532 |
| 31 Giddyhorn Lane, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-10-03 | £226,691 |
ME16 0JX 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,547 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 | 1,052 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 3,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISS Facility Services | Kent And Medway NHS And Social Care, Trevor Gibbens Unit | 641 yd | |
| Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College | Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park | 658 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church Hall | Poplar Grove, Maidstone | 754 yd | |
| Tuesday Cafe | St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove | 798 yd | |
| Cafe @ Plus One | Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells Nhs T, Maidstone Hospital | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 920 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 437 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Best Kebab | 255 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 891 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Hermitage Walk | 924 yd | |
| Lotus House | 349 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 947 yd | |
| Barming Fish And Chips | 382 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 955 yd | |
| Taksim Mezze And Grill | 99 London Road, Maidstone | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 890 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7, Hermitage Walk | 924 yd | |
| R & A Mini Supermarket | 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 955 yd | |
| Tesco | 120 London Road, Maidstone | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 320 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 715 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Beechwood Community Hall MARIGOLD WAY | 906 yd | |
| Palace Wood Primary ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,045 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.