Kingsdown Close, Maidstone, ME16 8QR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME16 8QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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	50.2%	54.6%	4.4%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	49.8%	45.4%	-4.4%	49.0%	-3.6%

Partnership Status

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	32.4%	31.7%	-0.7%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	44%	37.4%	-6.6%	44.2%	-6.8%
Separated	2%	0.8%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	10.8%	10.9%	0.1%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	10.8%	19.1%	8.3%	6.1%	13.0%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.5%	37.5%	-3.0%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	39.4%	30.9%	-8.5%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	12.1%	19.9%	7.8%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	5.9%	7.4%	1.5%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	2.1%	4.4%	2.3%	1.2%	3.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.2%	16.7%	3.5%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.4%	9.3%	0.9%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	11.2%	-4.4%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	4%	10.4%	6.4%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	11.5%	-2.5%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	37.6%	35.9%	-1.7%	33.8%	2.1%
Other	7.2%	4.9%	-2.3%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	93.4%	91%	-2.4%	81.4%	9.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% 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	87.2%	79.5%	-7.7%	83.2%	-3.7%
European Union	7.6%	11%	3.4%	6.1%	4.9%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.8%	79.3%	-6.5%	83.2%	-3.9%
10+ Years	3.5%	11.2%	7.7%	9.8%	1.4%
5-10 Years	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	4.4%	3.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	1.7%	-5.6%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.2%	76.7%	-6.5%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Lithuania	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Not answered	10.4%	6.0%	4.4%

Safety

Is Kingsdown Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsdown Close was 152.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% higher than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingsdown Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 80th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

🔎 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 8QR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingsdown Close are based on 15 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 Kingsdown Close, Maidstone, ME16 8QR

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 8QR

Average Price
£475,544

Semi-Detached
£443,522

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£488,353

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsdown Close

Average Price
£493,805

Semi-Detached
£428,949

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£517,389

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingsdown CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Kingsdown Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-10-20	£479,827
12 Kingsdown Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2022-11-09	£470,780
4 Kingsdown Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-06-14	£370,896
Greenlawns Kingsdown Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2018-06-14	£427,956
Little Elsinore, 8 Kingsdown Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2015-09-11	£524,206

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 8QR

Employment

ME16 8QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME16 8QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	126
Full-Time Employee	113
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ	3out of 4	289 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	3out of 4	895 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	895 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB	3out of 4	1,121 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN	2out of 4	1,357 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	531 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	573 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	1,026 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	1,045 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	1,122 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	349 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	878 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	1,172 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	1,952 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	3,635 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	Distance
Mughal Dynasty	14 London Road, Maidstone	204 yd
Pausa Coffee Shop	Dunelm Mill, London Road	329 yd
The Social Climber Cafe	Baltic Wharf, St Peters Street	436 yd
Cheeky Dino's Play Centre	Unit G10, Powerhub Business Centre	436 yd
Travelodge Hotels Ltd	Travelodge Maidstone Central, St Peters Street	499 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Horse	46 London Road, Maidstone	204 yd
Welcome Gym	Leafy Lane, Maidstone	329 yd
Maidstone Snooker Club	Buckland Hill, Maidstone	349 yd
Maidstone Bowls Club	Buckland Road, Maidstone	377 yd
The Cellars Alehouse	The Old Brewery, Buckland Road	455 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	578 yd
Jade House	46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	578 yd
Belash Tandoori	73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	653 yd
Top Hut Pizza And Chicken	34 High Street, Maidstone	689 yd
River Kebab And Pizza	27 Hart Street, Maidstone	695 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	St Peters Street, Maidstone	330 yd
Tesco	86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone	853 yd
London Cash And Carry	116-120 Week Street, Maidstone	859 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	439 yd
Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	457 yd
Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	561 yd
Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD	grass pitches	577 yd
The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	645 yd
The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY	artificial grass pitch	674 yd
Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street	health and fitness suite	812 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	871 yd
Maidstone Squash Club UNION STREET	squash courts	898 yd
Maidstone Working Mens Club And Institution BREWER STREET		950 yd

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	37.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	37.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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