Cloudberry Close is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 0LY is located in the Allington & Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cloudberry Close, Maidstone, ME16 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 0BG, ME16 0BJ, ME16 0DR, ME16 0EB, ME16 0YU, ME16 0DP, ME16 0DN, ME16 0YW, ME16 0BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 0LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 0LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 22.6% | 22.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 62.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 53.5% | 55.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0LY this area, 9.3% 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 | 13.3% | 9.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 19.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 33.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% 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 | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 89.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 92.7% | 92.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 92.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cloudberry Close was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cloudberry Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 177th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cloudberry Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-04-17 | £425,000 |
| 5 Cloudberry Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2024-05-30 | £788,807 |
| 1 Cloudberry Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £408,500 | 2018-04-05 | £468,476 |
| 9 Cloudberry Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2017-10-20 | £666,565 |
| 4 Cloudberry Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-11-17 | £309,613 |
ME16 0LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME16 0LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Borough Junior School Peel Street , ME14 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,007 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pippin | 78 London Road, Maidstone | 132 yd | |
| Tuesday Cafe | St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove | 553 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, London Road | 567 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church Hall | Poplar Grove, Maidstone | 591 yd | |
| Riverside Bar And Cafe | Freedom Fitness, Mill Meadow | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Bowls Club | Buckland Road, Maidstone | 555 yd | |
| Welcome Gym | Leafy Lane, Maidstone | 567 yd | |
| Maidstone Snooker Club | Buckland Hill, Maidstone | 807 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | 96 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 947 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | The White Rabbit, Sandling Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taksim Mezze And Grill | 99 London Road, Maidstone | 281 yd | |
| Humphrey's Of Allington | 10 - 11 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 905 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 1 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 905 yd | |
| Maidstone Tandoori | 48 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 998 yd | |
| Mango Tree Indian Takeaway | 57 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 London Road, Maidstone | 334 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Mid Kent Shopping Centre | 888 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| Palace Wood Primary ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| The Orchard Ground Castle Road | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.