Overview of ME16 8BL

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Evelyn Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8BL is located in the Fant & Oakwood 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 Evelyn Road, Maidstone, ME16 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8BJ, ME16 8JR, ME16 8BN, ME16 8BZ, ME16 8JW, ME16 8JN, ME16 8SA, ME16 8BH, ME16 8BP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 8BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.2%49.7%1.5% 51.0% -1.3%
Male51.8%50.3%-1.5% 49.0% 1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around ME16 8BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single48.8%55.9%7.1% 37.9% 18.0%
Married: Opposite sex29.2%23.1%-6.1% 44.2% -21.1%
Separated5.3%3.4%-1.9% 2.2% 1.2%
Divorced12.5%14.2%1.7% 9.1% 5.1%
Widowed4.3%3.4%-0.9% 6.1% -2.7%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.3%45.1%2.8% 48.4% -3.3%
Good health39.6%34.9%-4.7% 33.6% 1.3%
Fair health13.3%15.7%2.4% 12.7% 3.0%
Bad health3.6%4%0.4% 4.0% 0.0%
Very bad health1.2%0.3%-0.9% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.7%15.6%-0.1% 18.2% -2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.2%10.2%-3.0% 9.6% 0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.9%11.9%-8.0% 13.4% -1.5%
Apprenticeship4.6%5.8%1.2% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.8%18.6%5.8% 16.9% 1.7%
Degree or Similar24.6%35.3%10.7% 33.8% 1.5%
Other9.3%2.7%-6.6% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian2.7%2.5%-0.2% 3.1% -0.6%
Other Asian0.3%2.8%2.5% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African0.6%0.8%0.2% 2.5% -1.7%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.3%2.8%2.5% 0.5% 2.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0.8%-0.1% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.8%1.1%-0.7% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other1.8%2.5%0.7% 0.8% 1.7%
White90.5%84%-6.5% 81.4% 2.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Roma0%0.8%0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Other0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.8%77.6%-5.2% 83.2% -5.6%
European Union11.8%14.2%2.4% 6.1% 8.1%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa2.4%2%-0.4% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia1.8%5.1%3.3% 5.6% -0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.4%78%-3.4% 83.2% -5.2%
10+ Years4.7%10%5.3% 9.8% 0.2%
5-10 Years4.4%4.3%-0.1% 2.9% 1.4%
2-5 Years5.9%3.7%-2.2% 2.2% 1.5%
Less than 2 years3.6%4%0.4% 1.9% 2.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.3% 76.7% -3.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland2.3% 1.3% 1.0%
Romania3.4% 0.9% 2.5%
Other EU countries5.2% 1.5% 3.7%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia2.9% 1.2% 1.7%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held9.8% 13.5% -3.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.9% 37.2% 7.7%
Christian44.9% 46.2% -1.3%
Buddhist2% 0.5% 1.5%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Muslim0.6% 6.5% -5.9%
Other religion1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Evelyn Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Road was 120.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Evelyn Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 103rd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.



🔎 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. 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 8BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Evelyn Road are based on 36 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 Evelyn Road, Maidstone, ME16 8BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 8BL

Average Price
£284,705
Semi-Detached
£310,676
Terraced
£282,973
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Evelyn Road

Average Price
£279,489
Semi-Detached
£304,153
Terraced
£277,247
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Evelyn Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Evelyn Road, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£290,0002025-03-27 £283,150
12 Evelyn Road, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£305,0002022-07-06 £307,480
16 Evelyn Road, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£307,0002022-05-12 £315,263
9 Evelyn Road, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£286,0002022-01-17 £310,747
5 Evelyn Road, Maidstone, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£245,0002018-12-13 £287,621
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 8BL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee131
Self-Employed31
Retired31
Part-Time Employee25
Student (economically inactive)17
Long-Term Sick or disabled17
Unemployed15
Looking after home or family15
Other10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities24
Manufacturing21
Construction18
Education17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Administrative and support service activities12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Information and communication9
Transport and storage8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Other5
Financial and insurance activities4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 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 4 386 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road , ME16 8ER
4out of 4 386 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN
2out of 4 927 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Queen's Road , ME16 0LB
3out of 4 958 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ
3out of 4 1,011 yd Community school No 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 4 559 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH
3out of 4 621 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP
3out of 4 836 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road , ME16 0SF
4out of 4 1,269 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ
3out of 4 1,297 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed 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 4 488 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT
- not rated 713 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
MEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF
- not rated 1,246 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane , ME16 8NL
3out of 4 1,428 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF
4out of 4 3,194 yd Foundation special 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Maidstone Churches Winter ShelterThe Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road143 yd
Rianos33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone278 yd
Mughal Dynasty14 London Road, Maidstone582 yd
The Gurkha KitchenStation Approach, Maidstone623 yd
The Sandwich Bar3 Milton Street, Maidstone696 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
First And Last Maidstone Limited40 Bower Place, Maidstone110 yd
Westborough Working Mens Club68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone162 yd
The White Horse46 London Road, Maidstone582 yd
The Cellars AlehouseThe Old Brewery, Buckland Road628 yd
The Walnut Tree234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone658 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Belash Tandoori73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone91 yd
M & S Fried Chicken & PizzaM & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge146 yd
Charcoal Grill52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone195 yd
Jade House46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone195 yd
Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone513 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlUnit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate927 yd
Lidl Great Britain LimitedSt Peters Street, Maidstone992 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Clare Park
TONBRIDGE ROAD
tennis courts580 yd
Trugym Maidstone
1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite687 yd
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
ECCLESTON ROAD
grass pitches688 yd
St Augustine Academy
TONBRIDGE ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts694 yd
Oakwood Park Grammar School
OAKWOOD PARK
grass pitches788 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone)
BARKER ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool859 yd
Hillreed House (Closed)
Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road
972 yd
St Simon Stock School
OAKWOOD PARK
grass pitches, tennis courts997 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed116.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed141.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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