Chilston Road is in Lenham, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 2PR 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 Chilston Road, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 2PN, ME17 2PS, ME17 2QP, ME17 2PW, ME17 2PF, ME17 2PQ, ME17 2PT, ME17 2QL, ME17 2PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME17 2PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 55.5% | 53.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 46.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 15.2% | 24.1% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 43.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 22.2% | 18.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 41% | 43.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 17.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.8% | 18.1% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 18.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 30.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.2% | 95.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilston Road was 301.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.1% higher than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Chilston Road has the highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 25th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Chilston Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-23 | £453,191 |
| 8 Chilston Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2024-05-03 | £365,232 |
| 10 Chilston Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-02 | £266,708 |
| 6 Chilston Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-01-30 | £381,396 |
| 3 Chilston Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-02 | £367,676 |
ME17 2PR 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 2PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenham Primary School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platts Heath Primary School Headcorn Road , Platts Heath ME17 2NH | 2out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary School West Street , Harrietsham ME17 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lenham School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | 1out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Farm School Egerton Road , Charing Heath TN27 0AX | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerhouse Cafe | Corner House, The Square | 125 yd | |
| The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom | Bow Window, The Square | 149 yd | |
| End Of The Rainbow Food Station | 7 Church Square, Lenham | 229 yd | |
| Chopsticks & Bowl | Chopsticks And Bowl, 19 High Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Bear Hotel | The Square, Lenham | 149 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, The Square | 149 yd | |
| Lenham Social Club | High Street, Lenham | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Fish Cafe | The Chequers Fish Bar, The Square | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 8 Faversham Road, Lenham | 37 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lenham School HAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| William Pitt Field LODER CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.