Upper Street is in Hollingbourne, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 1UW is located in the Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, ME17 1UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 1UH, ME17 1UR, ME17 1UT, ME17 1UP, ME17 1UN, ME17 1UJ, ME17 1UL, ME17 1HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME17 1UW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 ME17 1UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 25.9% | 28.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 55.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.2% | 23.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 28.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.3% | 93.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Street was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% higher than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upper Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 164th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt Cottage Upper Street, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-03-26 | £512,270 |
| The Old Forge Upper Street, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2021-06-28 | £961,935 |
| The Old Forge Upper Street, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2020-10-20 | £893,803 |
| The Dirty Habit Upper Street, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,178,733 | 2019-03-14 | £1,340,075 |
| Malt House Upper Street, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2016-11-25 | £783,778 |
ME17 1UW 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 ME17 1UW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingbourne Primary School Eyhorne Street , Hollingbourne ME17 1UA | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School Lower Street , Leeds ME17 1RL | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary School West Street , Harrietsham ME17 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Cayser Drive , Kingswood ME17 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnham Church of England Infant School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL | 4out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbourne Cricket Club Pilgrim's Way | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Lance Memorial Playing Field Greenway Court Road | grass pitches | 632 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.