Poppy Close, Maidstone, ME16 8TQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME16 8TQ 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	55.1%	49.1%	-6.0%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	44.9%	50.9%	6.0%	49.0%	1.9%

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 8TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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	36.5%	43.9%	7.4%	37.9%	6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	40.1%	38.5%	-1.6%	44.2%	-5.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	4.5%	1.4%	-3.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	15.3%	12.2%	-3.1%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.1%	50.1%	-5.0%	48.4%	1.7%
Good health	31.1%	34.6%	3.5%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	9.9%	12.1%	2.2%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	3.5%	3.2%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	18%	14.7%	-3.3%	18.2%	-3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	10.1%	-9.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	13.7%	-4.8%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	0.5%	3.6%	3.1%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	19.8%	6.3%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	24.8%	34.9%	10.1%	33.8%	1.1%
Other	5.4%	3.2%	-2.2%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2.1%	4.9%	2.8%	1.6%	3.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	91.9%	84.9%	-7.0%	81.4%	3.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Arab	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.7% 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	87.6%	76.7%	-10.9%	83.2%	-6.5%
European Union	4.9%	13.2%	8.3%	6.1%	7.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	6%	1.4%	5.6%	0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.3%	76.9%	-10.4%	83.2%	-6.3%
10+ Years	1.1%	11.8%	10.7%	9.8%	2.0%
5-10 Years	3.9%	6.1%	2.2%	2.9%	3.2%
2-5 Years	3.9%	3.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	1.4%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71%	76.7%	-5.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	6%	1.5%	4.5%
North Africa	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.6%	1.2%	1.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	49.3%	46.2%	3.1%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Poppy Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poppy Close was 103.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% higher than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poppy Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 122nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.

🔎 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 8TQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (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 Poppy Close are based on 12 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 Poppy Close, Maidstone, ME16 8TQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 8TQ

Average Price
£396,639

Semi-Detached
£329,306

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£419,083

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poppy Close

Average Price
£408,939

Semi-Detached
£351,806

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£427,983

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poppy CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Poppy Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2017-02-23	£435,546
2 Poppy Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£348,000	2016-09-30	£424,953
9 Poppy Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,000	2013-07-12	£340,949
10 Poppy Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2012-11-16	£313,750
5 Poppy Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£312,000	2012-06-01	£524,751

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 8TQ

Employment

ME16 8TQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	130
Retired	44
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	28
Looking after home or family	20
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	14
Construction	13
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	506 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	506 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB	3out of 4	954 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN	2out of 4	966 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL	3out of 4	1,004 yd	Community school	Yes	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	477 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	495 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	831 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	1,543 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	1,560 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	727 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	768 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	1,212 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	1,507 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT	- not rated	3,084 yd	Other independent 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
Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter	The Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road	392 yd
The Sandwich Bar	3 Milton Street, Maidstone	505 yd
Rianos	33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	534 yd
The Coffee Beam	Unit 2-4, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate	703 yd
Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College	Mid Kent College Of Higher And Furt, Oakwood Park	864 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
First And Last Maidstone Limited	40 Bower Place, Maidstone	284 yd
Westborough Working Mens Club	68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	446 yd
The Walnut Tree	234 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	499 yd
The Royal Papermill	Royal Paper Mill, 39 Tovil Hill	733 yd
The White Horse	46 London Road, Maidstone	866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway	177 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone	275 yd
Belash Tandoori	73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	361 yd
M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza	M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge	364 yd
Charcoal Grill	52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	477 yd
Jade House	46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	477 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Unit 1A, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate	796 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Farleigh Hill	914 yd
Tesco	300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD	tennis courts	383 yd
St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	621 yd
Oakwood Park Grammar School OAKWOOD PARK	grass pitches	662 yd
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ECCLESTON ROAD	grass pitches	705 yd
Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	948 yd
St Simon Stock School OAKWOOD PARK	grass pitches, tennis courts	993 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,071 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	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%

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	72.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

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