Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 8AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	51.4%	48.3%	-3.1%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	48.6%	51.7%	3.1%	49.0%	2.7%

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	25.7%	33.5%	7.8%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	52.3%	43.3%	-9.0%	44.2%	-0.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Separated	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	6.1%	8.4%	2.3%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	13.6%	10.9%	-2.7%	6.1%	4.8%

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	37.6%	48.6%	11.0%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	33.7%	30.6%	-3.1%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	18.7%	14%	-4.7%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	5.2%	5.6%	0.4%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	4.8%	1.3%	-3.5%	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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.7%	15.4%	-9.3%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	5.8%	-4.1%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	11.2%	-2.8%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	6.8%	2.2%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	12.4%	2.0%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	31%	44.2%	13.2%	33.8%	10.4%
Other	5.3%	4.1%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.5%	2%	0.5%	1.1%	0.9%
Indian	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	92.9%	83.7%	-9.2%	81.4%	2.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.5%	0.2%	-1.3%	0.1%	0.1%
Other	0.2%	1.3%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.4% 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	91.1%	79.4%	-11.7%	83.2%	-3.8%
European Union	4.2%	11.8%	7.6%	6.1%	5.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.4%	3.4%	3.0%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	3.4%	0.3%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	79.4%	-10.6%	83.2%	-3.8%
10+ Years	1.5%	14.9%	13.4%	9.8%	5.1%
5-10 Years	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0.4%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
Spain	3.2%	0.4%	2.8%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	50.4%	46.2%	4.2%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Bower Mount Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bower Mount Road was 138.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% higher than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bower Mount Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 89th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME16 8AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Bower Mount Road are based on 96 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 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 8AP

Average Price
£685,587

Semi-Detached
£490,198

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£783,281

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bower Mount Road

Average Price
£734,283

Semi-Detached
£716,153

Terraced
£615,520

Detached
£776,261

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bower Mount Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
83 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£775,000	2022-09-08	£772,668
84 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£670,000	2017-07-10	£779,836
82 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£281,500	2006-08-15	£487,286
82 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,500	1999-09-07	£519,648

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 8AP

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in ME16 8AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	150
Full-Time Employee	138
Self-Employed	50
Part-Time Employee	45
Student (economically inactive)	29
Unemployed	19
Looking after home or family	18
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	16
Other	15
Transport and storage	14
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Manufacturing	14
Information and communication	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	3out of 4	654 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	4out of 4	654 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB	3out of 4	694 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ	3out of 4	933 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL	3out of 4	988 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	359 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	445 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	573 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	1,207 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	1,213 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	370 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	982 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	1,286 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	1,385 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT	- not rated	3,279 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
Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter	The Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road	182 yd
Rianos	33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	490 yd
The Sandwich Bar	3 Milton Street, Maidstone	569 yd
Mughal Dynasty	14 London Road, Maidstone	612 yd
Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College	Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park	768 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westborough Working Mens Club	68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	292 yd
First And Last Maidstone Limited	40 Bower Place, Maidstone	377 yd
The Walnut Tree	234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	506 yd
The White Horse	46 London Road, Maidstone	612 yd
The Cellars Alehouse	The Old Brewery, Buckland Road	763 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Belash Tandoori	73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	225 yd
Charcoal Grill	52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	363 yd
Jade House	46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	363 yd
M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza	M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge	408 yd
Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway	177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone	475 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	St Peters Street, Maidstone		1,010 yd
Tesco	300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone		1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	470 yd
Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD	tennis courts	481 yd
Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK	grass pitches	592 yd
St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK	grass pitches, tennis courts	733 yd
Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	848 yd
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD	grass pitches	955 yd
Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,035 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,073 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%

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