Braeburn Way is in Coxheath, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 4FU is located in the Coxheath & Farleigh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Braeburn Way, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 4GN, ME17 4PY, ME17 4GP, ME17 4PZ, ME15 0QD, ME17 4FB, ME17 4QE, ME17 4PX, ME17 4QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME17 4FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4FU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 20.3% | 26.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 52.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 40.4% | 46.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 18.2% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 25.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96% | 94.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 96.4% | 90.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 90.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braeburn Way was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% higher than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Braeburn Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 190th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 124.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Braeburn Way, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2024-06-05 | £241,297 |
| 4 Braeburn Way, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-03-08 | £397,003 |
| 16 Braeburn Way, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-04-24 | £435,117 |
| 1 Braeburn Way, Maidstone, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £485,000 | 2020-08-05 | £553,490 |
| 24 Braeburn Way, Maidstone, Kent Detached, a newly built property | £435,995 | 2020-04-03 | £514,702 |
ME17 4FU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4FU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME17 4FU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Primary School Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Farleigh Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Farleigh ME15 0LY | 2out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loose Primary School Loose Road , ME15 9UW | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Church Hill , Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4HP | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiger Primary School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 3,736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Cafe | 2 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 626 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | Stocketts, 118 Heath Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoes | The Horseshoes Public House, Dean Street | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marino Fish And Grill | The Heath Fish Bar, 99 Heath Road | 569 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 5 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 625 yd | |
| Coxheath Kebab & Pizza | 1 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 628 yd | |
| Coxheath Spice | 7 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Heath Road | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Village Hall STOCKETT LANE | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| The Beacons Field LINDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Coxheath Primary School STOCKETT LANE | grass pitches | 418 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.