Beverley Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 9JP is located in the Barming Heath & Teston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beverley Road, Maidstone, ME16 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 9JJ, ME16 9DN, ME16 9DL, ME16 9JG, ME16 9DP, ME16 9ED, ME16 9JL, ME16 9DS, ME16 9DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME16 9JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME16 9JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 26.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 57.8% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 18.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 18.7% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 94.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 94.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 94.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beverley Road was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beverley Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 207th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Beverley Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-08-11 | £422,148 |
| 36 Beverley Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2019-07-22 | £409,868 |
| 42 Beverley Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2016-05-27 | £443,085 |
| 32 Beverley Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-05-09 | £370,168 |
| 46 Beverley Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-08-10 | £342,896 |
ME16 9JP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barming Primary School Belmont Close , Barming ME16 9DY | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Borough Primary School Greenway , ME16 8TL | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Farleigh Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Farleigh ME15 0LY | 2out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Community 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 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 3,137 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 | 916 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melad Tandoori Ltd | 452 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 493 yd | |
| Blackthorn Cafe | Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrew's Road | 704 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 5, Hermitage Walk | 835 yd | |
| Cafe @ Plus One | Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells Nhs T, Maidstone Hospital | 1,032 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Redstart Inn Ltd | The Redstart Public House, 70 North Street | 501 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull Inn Public House, 5 Tonbridge Road | 693 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 437 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Hermitage Walk | 835 yd | |
| Barming Fish And Chips | 382 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 850 yd | |
| Lotus House | 349 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 529 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 430 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7, Hermitage Walk | 835 yd | |
| R & A Mini Supermarket | 378 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 850 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barming Heath SPRINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Barming Primary School BELMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Gatland Recreation Ground WOODFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Barming Playing Field Church Lane | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Beechwood Community Hall MARIGOLD WAY | 781 yd | |
| Bower Grove School FANT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Old Rectory Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Farleigh Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.