Old Ashford Road is in Lenham, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 2PX 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 Old Ashford Road, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 2QR, ME17 2QA, ME17 2PF, ME17 2QF, ME17 2PW, ME17 2PQ, ME17 2AA, ME17 2PJ, ME17 2PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME17 2PX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.7% of the population 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 | 55.1% | 58.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 7.7% |
| Male | 44.9% | 41.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -7.7% |
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 | 17.2% | 22.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 47% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 15.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 49.1% | 44.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.9% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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 | 26.1% | 17.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 27.5% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 100% | 96.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.8% | 96.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Ashford Road was 140.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.8% higher than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Ashford Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 88th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrel House Old Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-04-24 | £675,000 |
| Ash House Old Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-05-22 | £538,256 |
| Holly House Old Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-08-18 | £849,764 |
| Forge House Old Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2021-02-10 | £1,323,032 |
| Holly House Old Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £260,500 | 2020-08-21 | £297,287 |
ME17 2PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenham Primary School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platts Heath Primary School Headcorn Road , Platts Heath ME17 2NH | 2out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary School West Street , Harrietsham ME17 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Church of England Primary School Stisted Way , Egerton TN27 9DR | 3out of 4 | 5,371 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 | 640 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 | 4,556 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 | 210 yd | |
| End Of The Rainbow Food Station | 7 Church Square, Lenham | 224 yd | |
| The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom | Bow Window, The Square | 244 yd | |
| Chopsticks & Bowl | Chopsticks And Bowl, 19 High Street | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, The Square | 244 yd | |
| The Dog And Bear Hotel | The Square, Lenham | 244 yd | |
| Lenham Social Club | High Street, Lenham | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Fish Cafe | The Chequers Fish Bar, The Square | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 8 Faversham Road, Lenham | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lenham School HAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 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 | 76.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| 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 | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.