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Lindisfarne Gardens is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 8QG 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 1999-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Lindisfarne Gardens, Maidstone, ME16 8QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME16 8NF, ME16 8GB, ME16 8FF, ME16 8EL, ME16 8FE, ME16 8LZ, ME15 6GX, ME16 8ET, ME16 8FB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 8QG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.4%48.1%0.7% 51.0% -2.9%
Male52.6%51.9%-0.7% 49.0% 2.9%

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 8QG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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)
Single63%50.2%-12.8% 37.9% 12.3%
Married: Opposite sex21.3%36.6%15.3% 44.2% -7.6%
Married: Same sex0%2.1%2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Separated5.5%2.9%-2.6% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced8.1%5.8%-2.3% 9.1% -3.3%
Widowed2.1%2.5%0.4% 6.1% -3.6%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.3%58.5%16.2% 48.4% 10.1%
Good health43.1%31.8%-11.3% 33.6% -1.8%
Fair health9.1%6.8%-2.3% 12.7% -5.9%
Bad health4.7%2.3%-2.4% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.7%0.6%-0.1% 1.2% -0.6%

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 qualifications10.6%15.7%5.1% 18.2% -2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.7%7%-8.7% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20%16.9%-3.1% 13.4% 3.5%
Apprenticeship2.6%3.7%1.1% 5.3% -1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.7%18.2%2.5% 16.9% 1.3%
Degree or Similar29.4%38.4%9.0% 33.8% 4.6%
Other6%0%-6.0% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1%1.0% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian1.1%6.1%5.0% 3.1% 3.0%
Pakistani0.4%2.6%2.2% 2.7% -0.1%
Other Asian2.9%4.8%1.9% 1.6% 3.2%
Black African0.4%7.4%7.0% 2.5% 4.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%0.6%-0.1% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black1.8%0.3%-1.5% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%1%-0.8% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0.7%4.2%3.5% 0.4% 3.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.4%1.6%1.2% 0.8% 0.8%
White87.6%69.5%-18.1% 81.4% -11.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Other1.8%0.3%-1.5% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73%56.7%-16.3% 83.2% -26.5%
European Union13.9%23.1%9.2% 6.1% 17.0%
Rest of Europe1.8%0.6%-1.2% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa7.3%5.8%-1.5% 2.7% 3.1%
Middle East and Asia2.6%12.5%9.9% 5.6% 6.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%1%0.3% 1.3% -0.3%
Oceania0.4%0.3%-0.1% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.5%57.1%-14.4% 83.2% -26.1%
10+ Years9.5%12.3%2.8% 9.8% 2.5%
5-10 Years7.3%13.9%6.6% 2.9% 11.0%
2-5 Years7.3%10.6%3.3% 2.2% 8.4%
Less than 2 years4.4%6.1%1.7% 1.9% 4.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.9% 76.7% -21.8%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Lithuania2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Poland11.4% 1.3% 10.1%
Romania4.4% 0.9% 3.5%
Other EU countries4.8% 1.5% 3.3%
Central and Western Africa2.2% 0.3% 1.9%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia6.7% 1.2% 5.5%
South-East Asia1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held5.7% 13.5% -7.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.1% 37.2% 0.9%
Christian48.1% 46.2% 1.9%
Buddhist2.6% 0.5% 2.1%
Hindu2.6% 1.7% 0.9%
Muslim3.9% 6.5% -2.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered4.5% 6.0% -1.5%

Safety

Is Lindisfarne Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindisfarne Gardens was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lindisfarne Gardens has the 27th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 182nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.4%.



🔎 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 8QG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lindisfarne Gardens are based on 134 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 Lindisfarne Gardens, Maidstone, ME16 8QG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 8QG

Average Price
£210,673
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£210,673
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lindisfarne Gardens

Average Price
£229,051
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£229,297
Other
£196,263

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lindisfarne GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
27 Lindisfarne Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£192,5002025-01-06 £197,209
42 Lindisfarne Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£210,0002024-11-04 £218,932
25 Lindisfarne Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£205,0002022-12-06 £200,413
37 Lindisfarne Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£221,0002022-09-11 £222,773
39 Lindisfarne Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£175,0002021-02-26 £197,391
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 8QG

Employment

ME16 8QG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee131
Part-Time Employee24
Looking after home or family19
Self-Employed15
Retired13
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Human health and social work activities26
Construction16
Education12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Manufacturing10
Transport and storage9
Administrative and support service activities9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Financial and insurance activities7
Accommodation and food service activities5
Other3
Information and communication2
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
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 4 129 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road , ME16 8ER
4out of 4 129 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN
2out of 4 433 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close , Postley Road ME15 6TL
3out of 4 1,228 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ
3out of 4 1,243 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 1,053 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH
3out of 4 1,098 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP
3out of 4 1,349 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road , ME16 0SF
4out of 4 1,434 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road , ME15 7BT
3out of 4 1,438 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT
- not rated 224 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
2out of 4 874 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
MEPA Academy Limited
29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF
- not rated 1,034 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane , ME16 8NL
3out of 4 1,834 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF
4out of 4 2,730 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
AA Markets CafeteriaLockmeadow Cafe, Lockmeadow Market335 yd
Hollywood BowlLockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road335 yd
Rianos33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone364 yd
Gravity Active EntertainmentLockmeadow Centre, Barker Road420 yd
The Gurkha KitchenStation Approach, Maidstone432 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
First And Last Maidstone Limited40 Bower Place, Maidstone413 yd
The Royal PapermillRoyal Paper Mill, 39 Tovil Hill449 yd
Westborough Working Mens Club68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone535 yd
Thyme 2 Dine CateringMaidstone Masonic Centre, Courtenay Road554 yd
The Cellars AlehouseThe Old Brewery, Buckland Road582 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
M & S Fried Chicken & PizzaM & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge372 yd
River Kebab And Pizza27 Hart Street, Maidstone452 yd
Marino's29 Hart Street, Maidstone452 yd
La BestaStore For Unit 7 The Food Hall, Lockmeadow Leisure Complex457 yd
The Madras TakeawayLockmeadow Leisure Complex, Barker Road457 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlUnit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate670 yd
Tesco2 Loose Road, Maidstone943 yd
Costcutter Maidstone41 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone944 yd
Co-op1 Loose Road, Maidstone1,007 yd
TescoTesco Stores Ltd, Farleigh Hill1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
ECCLESTON ROAD
grass pitches256 yd
Hillreed House (Closed)
Hillreed House Hillreed House College Road
492 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone)
BARKER ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool508 yd
Trugym Maidstone
1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite549 yd
Kent Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters
FIRE STATION FIRE STATION THE GODLANDS
grass pitches995 yd
Clare Park
TONBRIDGE ROAD
tennis courts1,008 yd
South Borough Primary School
Postley Road
grass pitches1,070 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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed145.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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