Hartnup Street is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8GZ 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 2010-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartnup Street, Maidstone, ME16 8GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8LR, ME16 8FX, ME16 8SY, ME16 8LT, ME16 8ND, ME16 8TA, ME16 8TB, ME16 8PD, ME16 8NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 8GZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8GZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 44.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 39.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 54.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 16.9% | 15% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 30.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 89.9% | 78.8% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 88.3% | 75.4% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 14.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 75.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartnup Street was 273.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.8% higher than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hartnup Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 32nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 257.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Austin Heights, 25 Hartnup Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2017-06-23 | £1,532,012 |
ME16 8GZ 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 | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 712 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 | 1,312 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 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,015 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 | 420 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 2,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go/China Go Go | 310 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 299 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 3 Milton Street, Maidstone | 314 yd | |
| Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College | Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park | 337 yd | |
| Blackthorn Cafe | Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrew's Road | 677 yd | |
| Melad Tandoori Ltd | 452 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree | 234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 364 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 437 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 482 yd | |
| First And Last Maidstone Limited | 40 Bower Place, Maidstone | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Best Kebab | 255 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 149 yd | |
| Lotus House | 349 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 327 yd | |
| Barming Fish And Chips | 382 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 521 yd | |
| Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway | 177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone | 531 yd | |
| Belash Tandoori | 73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 299 yd | |
| R & A Mini Supermarket | 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 521 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 529 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 432 yd |
| St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 481 yd |
| Bower Grove School FANT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Gatland Recreation Ground WOODFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Beechwood Community Hall MARIGOLD WAY | 964 yd | |
| Barming Heath SPRINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| 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.