Orchard Bank is in Chart Sutton, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 3SG is located in the Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton 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 Orchard Bank, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 3RN, ME17 3SD, ME17 3SE, ME17 3RL, ME17 3SB, ME17 3RP, ME17 3RJ, ME17 3RH, ME17 3SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME17 3SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 52.1% | 54.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 25.8% | 25.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 50% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 43.3% | 46.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 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 | 28.1% | 22% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 25.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.5% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 98.1% | 94.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Bank was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Bank has the 17th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 45th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Orchard Bank, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-02-21 | £402,907 |
| 10 Orchard Bank, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-09-07 | £336,991 |
| 1 Orchard Bank, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2014-04-25 | £344,508 |
| 3 Orchard Bank, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-06-12 | £301,622 |
| 2 Orchard Bank, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,950 | 1999-06-04 | £362,690 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ME17 3SG 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park Primary Academy Edmett Way , ME17 3FX | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Bicknor Road , Park Wood ME15 9PS | 2out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Valence Primary School North Street , Sutton Valence ME17 3HT | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tree Tops Primary Academy Brishing Lane , Park Wood ME15 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Church Hill , Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burrow | Pleasant View Garden Centre, Plough Wents Road | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chart Sutton Memorial Playing Field CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 662 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.