Hadlow Close is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8FS 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 2013-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hadlow Close, Maidstone, ME16 8FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8TE, ME16 8TD, ME16 8TU, ME16 8TB, ME16 8ND, ME16 8TG, ME16 8TL, ME16 8SY, ME16 8TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME16 8FS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.1% | 54% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 50% | 35.3% | -14.7% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 43.8% | 11.0% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 55.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 38.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 83.1% | 70.1% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 74.8% | 73.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 73.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 5.5% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.2% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hadlow Close was 191.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% higher than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hadlow Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 51st highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hadlow Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2023-06-29 | £111,190 |
| 42 Hadlow Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2022-12-16 | £393,612 |
| 35 Hadlow Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-06-23 | £154,197 |
| 43 Hadlow Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-03-04 | £375,916 |
| 46 Hadlow Close, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2022-02-18 | £109,471 |
ME16 8FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 1,472 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 2,541 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College | Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park | 148 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go/China Go Go | 310 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 217 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 3 Milton Street, Maidstone | 493 yd | |
| Blackthorn Cafe | Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrew's Road | 541 yd | |
| ISS Facility Services | Kent And Medway NHS And Social Care, Trevor Gibbens Unit | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | 437 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 387 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Best Kebab | 255 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 196 yd | |
| Lotus House | 349 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 281 yd | |
| Barming Fish And Chips | 382 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 394 yd | |
| Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway | 177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone | 733 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Hermitage Walk | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 217 yd | |
| R & A Mini Supermarket | 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 394 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7, Hermitage Walk | 839 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 529 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 446 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 490 yd |
| Bower Grove School FANT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Gatland Recreation Ground WOODFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Beechwood Community Hall MARIGOLD WAY | 716 yd | |
| Barming Heath SPRINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 933 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 | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.