Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, ME16 8UR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME16 8UR is primarily male, with 58% of the population 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	47.1%	42%	-5.1%	51.0%	-9.0%
Male	52.9%	58%	5.1%	49.0%	9.0%

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 8UR, 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.5%	50.2%	11.7%	37.9%	12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	41.3%	32.9%	-8.4%	44.2%	-11.3%
Separated	4.2%	2%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.3%	12.5%	1.2%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	4.7%	2.4%	-2.3%	6.1%	-3.7%

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	39.6%	45.2%	5.6%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	42.1%	39.4%	-2.7%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	15.4%	10.8%	-4.6%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	1.7%	3.8%	2.1%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	18.8%	16.2%	-2.6%	18.2%	-2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	9.4%	-1.9%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.1%	-2.8%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.4%	1.2%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	14.5%	5.1%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	33.3%	37.7%	4.4%	33.8%	3.9%
Other	6.1%	2.7%	-3.4%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% 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%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	0.9%	1.7%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	93.3%	80.2%	-13.1%	81.4%	-1.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.4% 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	88.8%	66.4%	-22.4%	83.2%	-16.8%
European Union	4.6%	19.6%	15.0%	6.1%	13.5%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	2.9%	2.6%	-0.3%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	7.9%	5.8%	5.6%	2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.9%	66.2%	-21.7%	83.2%	-17.0%
10+ Years	0.4%	12.5%	12.1%	9.8%	2.7%
5-10 Years	3.3%	9.3%	6.0%	2.9%	6.4%
2-5 Years	2.1%	6.4%	4.3%	2.2%	4.2%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	5.5%	-0.8%	1.9%	3.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.3%	76.7%	-16.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	2.6%	0.5%	2.1%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Romania	5.2%	0.9%	4.3%
Other EU countries	6.6%	1.5%	5.1%
Other Europe	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North Africa	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	4%	1.2%	2.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Whitchurch Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitchurch Close was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whitchurch Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 41st lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

🔎 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 8UR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 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) - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Whitchurch Close are based on 18 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 Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, ME16 8UR

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME16 8UR

Average Price
£643,911

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£647,574

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£596,294

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitchurch Close

Average Price
£635,074

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£636,497

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£610,882

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitchurch CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building	£620,000	2025-03-27	£610,882
15 Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£585,000	2023-08-04	£588,553
2 Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2018-07-19	£584,706
18 Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£538,000	2017-08-03	£621,106
9 Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2017-06-12	£555,505

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME16 8UR

Employment

ME16 8UR 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	127
Retired	51
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	13
Other	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	10
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Other	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

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	422 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Douglas Road , ME16 8ER	3out of 4	791 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	791 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB	3out of 4	994 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Eccleston Road , Tovil ME15 6QN	2out of 4	1,288 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	686 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	709 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	866 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	909 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	961 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	192 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	974 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	1,090 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	1,794 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	3,581 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	175 yd
Pausa Coffee Shop	Dunelm Mill, London Road	386 yd
Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter	The Methodist Church, Tonbridge Road	466 yd
Rianos	33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	514 yd
Travelodge Hotels Ltd	Travelodge Maidstone Central, St Peters Street	535 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Horse	46 London Road, Maidstone	175 yd
Welcome Gym	Leafy Lane, Maidstone	386 yd
Westborough Working Mens Club	68 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	434 yd
The Cellars Alehouse	The Old Brewery, Buckland Road	454 yd
Maidstone Snooker Club	Buckland Hill, Maidstone	513 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	52 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	445 yd
Jade House	46 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	445 yd
Belash Tandoori	73 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone	501 yd
M & S Fried Chicken & Pizza	M & S Chicken & Pizza, Bower Lodge	612 yd
River Kebab And Pizza	27 Hart Street, Maidstone	684 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	St Peters Street, Maidstone	482 yd
Tesco	86 - 88 Week Street, Maidstone	988 yd
London Cash And Carry	116-120 Week Street, Maidstone	1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trugym Maidstone 1-2 1-2 THE BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	566 yd
Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	567 yd
Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	599 yd
Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD	grass pitches	716 yd
The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	761 yd
The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY	artificial grass pitch	838 yd
David Lloyd Club (Maidstone) BARKER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	872 yd
St Augustine Academy TONBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	934 yd
Fit4Less (Maidstone) (Closed) Brenchley House Brenchley House Week Street	health and fitness suite	956 yd
Clare Park TONBRIDGE ROAD	tennis courts	1,019 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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	43.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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