Orchard Business Centre, Allington, Maidstone, ME16 0JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME16 0JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	51.1%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	46%	48.9%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	22.9%	30%	7.1%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	46.3%	-5.2%	44.2%	2.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	13%	14.5%	1.5%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	11.3%	7.5%	-3.8%	6.1%	1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.4%	45.4%	-3.0%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	40.7%	37.3%	-3.4%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	8.4%	12.3%	3.9%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	1.8%	3.9%	2.1%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.7%	22.5%	-2.2%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	14.5%	-4.5%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	18.5%	-1.0%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7%	1.4%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	15.9%	9.0%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	16.3%	-1.9%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	6.1%	5.3%	-0.8%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.2%	94.1%	-3.1%	81.4%	12.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	95.8%	93.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	1.4%	4.2%	2.8%	6.1%	-1.9%
Africa	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	93.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.7%	37.2%	7.5%
Christian	46.1%	46.2%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Orchard Business Centre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Business Centre was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Orchard Business Centre has the 25th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 237th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

🔎 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 0JZ, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Orchard Business Centre are based on 7 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 Orchard Business Centre, Allington, Maidstone, ME16 0JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 0JZ

Average Price
£417,620

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£417,620

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchard Business Centre

Average Price
£408,050

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£408,050

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchard Business CentreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit L Orchard Business Centre, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-04-03	£211,491
Unit C Orchard Business Centre, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£390,000	2018-11-09	£409,286
Unit K Orchard Business Centre, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£560,000	2018-01-31	£581,304
Unit J Orchard Business Centre, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£560,000	2018-01-31	£581,304
Unit P Orchard Business Centre, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£230,000	2017-08-11	£239,010

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 0JZ

Employment

ME16 0JZ 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 0JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG	4out of 4	585 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG	- not rated	585 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Palace Wood Junior School Talbot Road , ME16 0HB	- not rated	907 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Palace Wood Infant School Talbot Road , Allington ME16 0HB	- not rated	907 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB	3out of 4	1,048 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	- not rated	1,639 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	1,639 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	1,784 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	- not rated	2,286 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	2,286 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadoway Specialist School Castle Vale , Castle Dene ME14 2NH	- not rated	1,250 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Serenity School Maidstone Springfield House, Sandling Road , ME14 2LP	- not rated	1,612 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sports Connect Hall Road , Aylesford Bulls ME20 7DS	- not rated	1,695 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shernold School Hill Place , Queens Avenue ME16 0ER	- not rated	1,696 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	- not rated	2,174 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group	Nhs Supplies, 20/20 Industrial Estate	179 yd
Aunt Sally's	17 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road	676 yd
The Little Old Toll House	Old Toll Office Lock Island Allingt, Lock Lane	699 yd
Kent Life	Museum Of Kent Life, Lock Lane	958 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House	Sir Thomas Wyatt, London Road	771 yd
Fields At Aylesford	Poppy Fields, St Laurence Avenue	780 yd
The Malta Inn	Sandling, Maidstone	984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Papa Johns Pizza	1 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road		676 yd
Humphrey's Of Allington	10 - 11 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road		677 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, Mid Kent Shopping Centre		665 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Orchard Ground Castle Road	grass pitches	336 yd
Allington Primary School HILDENBOROUGH CRESCENT	grass pitches, swimming pool	550 yd
Palace Wood Primary ASH GROVE	grass pitches	1,042 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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

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	32.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	58.69 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	58.69 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.81 Mbit/s

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