Roseholme is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8DU 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 Roseholme, Maidstone, ME16 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8DX, ME16 8DY, ME16 8DS, ME16 8DT, ME16 8TQ, ME16 8DL, ME16 8DR, ME16 8BU, ME16 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 8DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.8% | 49.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.1% | 46.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 35.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 13.3% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 28.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.3% | 81.4% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 69.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 17% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 69.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roseholme was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roseholme has the 28th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 204th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Roseholme, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-04-18 | £211,378 |
| 89 Roseholme, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-05-18 | £170,094 |
| 99 Roseholme, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-05-14 | £144,524 |
| 111 Roseholme, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £396,995 | 2020-11-20 | £453,578 |
| 117 Roseholme, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-11-20 | £215,690 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 582 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 | 582 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN | 2out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar | 3 Milton Street, Maidstone | 463 yd | |
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter | The Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road | 501 yd | |
| Rianos | 33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 640 yd | |
| The Coffee Beam | Unit 2-4, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 665 yd | |
| Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College | Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Last Maidstone Limited | 40 Bower Place, Maidstone | 388 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 476 yd | |
| Westborough Working Mens Club | 68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 557 yd | |
| The Royal Papermill | Royal Paper Mill, 39 Tovil Hill | 733 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine Catering | Maidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway | 177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone | 222 yd | |
| M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza | M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge | 468 yd | |
| Belash Tandoori | 73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 473 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 588 yd | |
| Jade House | 46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate | 763 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Farleigh Hill | 835 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 347 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 632 yd |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,019 yd |
| Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.