Sutton Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME17 3NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50.4%	-1.6%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48%	49.6%	1.6%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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 3NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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	26.5%	29.5%	3.0%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.5%	58.1%	-0.4%	44.2%	13.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	10.5%	6%	-4.5%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	3%	5.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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	48.9%	48.8%	-0.1%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	38.3%	34.9%	-3.4%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	9.7%	12.4%	2.7%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	17%	17.8%	0.8%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	10.5%	-2.0%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	11.9%	-5.1%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	3%	5.9%	2.9%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	16.4%	2.9%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	30.5%	33.8%	3.3%	33.8%	0.0%
Other	6.5%	3.7%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	98.2%	91.5%	-6.7%	81.4%	10.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	88.8%	-3.3%	83.2%	5.6%
European Union	6.2%	7.8%	1.6%	6.1%	1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	88.8%	-2.8%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	4%	6.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.8%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.4%	76.7%	7.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Sutton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Road was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.2% higher than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sutton Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 133rd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME17 3NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sutton Road are based on 437 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Maidstone.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sutton Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME17 3NN

Average Price
£516,618

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£516,618

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sutton Road

Average Price
£435,771

Semi-Detached
£376,519

Terraced
£402,196

Detached
£533,452

Flats/Maisonettes
£468,005

Other
£954,516

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sutton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 4 Rumwood Court Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-12-04	£258,488
Apartment 5 Rumwood Court Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-02-13	£239,049
Apartment 1 Rumwood Court Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£475,000	2022-09-09	£478,811
Apartment 7 Rumwood Court Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£635,000	2021-06-30	£695,180
Apartment 2 Rumwood Court Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£732,667	2021-01-14	£841,520

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME17 3NN

Employment

ME17 3NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	51
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Construction	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	8
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langley Park Primary Academy Edmett Way , ME17 3FX	3out of 4	1,059 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tree Tops Primary Academy Brishing Lane , Park Wood ME15 9EZ	3out of 4	1,506 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Bicknor Road , Park Wood ME15 9PS	2out of 4	1,526 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Senacre Wood Primary School Graveney Road , Senacre ME15 8QQ	3out of 4	1,596 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Molehill Primary Academy Hereford Road , ME15 7ND	3out of 4	2,542 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	2out of 4	3,428 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	4,456 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX	3out of 4	4,466 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ	- not rated	4,500 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	4,781 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	3,350 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Valence School North Street , Sutton Valence ME17 3HL	- not rated	3,535 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA	- not rated	5,040 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 2, Langley Park Centre	663 yd
Costa Coffee	Langley Park Centre, Laight Road	663 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Unit 6, Langley Park Centre	663 yd
Toby Carvery Maidstone	Toby Carvery Restaurant, Langley Park Centre	712 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Potting Shed	Sutton Road, Langley		924 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Maidstone Golf Centre LANGLEY PARK LANGLEY PARK SUTTON ROAD	golf	772 yd
Bearsted Fc Otham Sports Ground Otham Sports Ground Honey Lane	grass pitches	790 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.