Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME16 8AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	54.6%	4.4%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	49.8%	45.4%	-4.4%	49.0%	-3.6%

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	32.4%	31.7%	-0.7%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	44%	37.4%	-6.6%	44.2%	-6.8%
Separated	2%	0.8%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	10.8%	10.9%	0.1%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	10.8%	19.1%	8.3%	6.1%	13.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.5%	37.5%	-3.0%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	39.4%	30.9%	-8.5%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	12.1%	19.9%	7.8%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	5.9%	7.4%	1.5%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	2.1%	4.4%	2.3%	1.2%	3.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.2%	16.7%	3.5%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.4%	9.3%	0.9%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	11.2%	-4.4%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	4%	10.4%	6.4%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	11.5%	-2.5%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	37.6%	35.9%	-1.7%	33.8%	2.1%
Other	7.2%	4.9%	-2.3%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	93.4%	91%	-2.4%	81.4%	9.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% 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	87.2%	79.5%	-7.7%	83.2%	-3.7%
European Union	7.6%	11%	3.4%	6.1%	4.9%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.8%	79.3%	-6.5%	83.2%	-3.9%
10+ Years	3.5%	11.2%	7.7%	9.8%	1.4%
5-10 Years	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	4.4%	3.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	1.7%	-5.6%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.2%	76.7%	-6.5%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Lithuania	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Not answered	10.4%	6.0%	4.4%

Safety

Is Bower Mount Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bower Mount Road was 152.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% higher than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bower Mount Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 80th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME16 8AU, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (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 8AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 8AU

Average Price
£859,014

Semi-Detached
£729,643

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£975,448

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
10A Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2023-11-22	£689,568
30 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£690,000	2022-03-04	£725,403
14 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2018-12-11	£522,252
24 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2018-05-23	£900,566
4 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£397,000	2018-04-13	£446,906

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 8AU

Employment

ME16 8AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	126
Full-Time Employee	113
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ	3out of 4	580 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB	3out of 4	696 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	3out of 4	897 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	897 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL	3out of 4	1,200 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	616 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	638 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	734 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	867 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	143 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	1,225 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	1,273 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	1,540 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT	- not rated	3,577 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
Pausa Coffee Shop	Dunelm Mill, London Road	428 yd
Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter	The Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road	434 yd
Mughal Dynasty	14 London Road, Maidstone	461 yd
Rianos	33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	643 yd
The Pippin	78 London Road, Maidstone	805 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Welcome Gym	Leafy Lane, Maidstone	428 yd
The White Horse	46 London Road, Maidstone	461 yd
Westborough Working Mens Club	68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	476 yd
Maidstone Bowls Club	Buckland Road, Maidstone	660 yd
First And Last Maidstone Limited	40 Bower Place, Maidstone	678 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Belash Tandoori	73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	490 yd
Charcoal Grill	52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	527 yd
Jade House	46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	527 yd
M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza	M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge	666 yd
Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway	177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone	855 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	St Peters Street, Maidstone		758 yd
Tesco	120 London Road, Maidstone		1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	653 yd
St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	675 yd
St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK	grass pitches, tennis courts	726 yd
Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK	grass pitches	826 yd
Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	831 yd
Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD	tennis courts	831 yd
The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	835 yd
Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD	grass pitches	848 yd
Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	862 yd
Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE	grass pitches	889 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	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	88.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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