Linton Hill is in Linton, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 4AU is located in the Loose & Linton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linton Hill, Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME17 4AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.4% | 32.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 51% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 58.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 14.9% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.2% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 32.5% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 81.6% | -16.3% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 11.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 11.5% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 89.2% | 89.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 89.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linton Hill was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Linton Hill has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 230th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranters Linton Hill, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2018-06-08 | £873,031 |
| Ranters Linton Hill, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-01-14 | £502,746 |
ME17 4AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Church Hill , Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxheath Primary School Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS | 3out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunton Church of England Primary School Bishops Lane , Hunton ME15 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loose Primary School Loose Road , ME15 9UW | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Bicknor Road , Park Wood ME15 9PS | 2out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.