South Lane is in Sutton Valence, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 3AY is located in the Headcorn & Sutton Valence 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 South Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 3AS, ME17 3AB, ME17 3FP, ME17 3FS, ME17 3FT, ME17 3AZ, ME17 3BA, ME17 3AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME17 3AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49% | 48.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 31% | 41.2% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 40.5% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 47.1% | 49.4% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 23.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 22.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.1% | 92.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 97.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lane was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% higher than the Headcorn & Sutton Valence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Headcorn & Sutton Valence and the 162nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 South Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-12-01 | £323,688 |
| 100 South Lane, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-04-29 | £754,790 |
| 97 South Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2021-01-29 | £518,401 |
| 106 South Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2018-08-09 | £266,203 |
| 97 South Lane, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2015-07-10 | £513,156 |
ME17 3AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME17 3AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Valence Primary School North Street , Sutton Valence ME17 3HT | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary Academy Edmett Way , ME17 3FX | 3out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ulcombe Church of England Primary School The Street , Ulcombe ME17 1DU | 3out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Cayser Drive , Kingswood ME17 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Bicknor Road , Park Wood ME15 9PS | 2out of 4 | 4,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Valence School North Street , Sutton Valence ME17 3HL | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, North Street | 947 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | The Queens Head, High Street | 992 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 | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.