Long Shaw Close, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4GE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME17 4GE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47%	47.9%	0.9%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	53%	52.1%	-0.9%	49.0%	3.1%

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 4GE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	20.7%	30%	9.3%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	57.1%	-10.3%	44.2%	12.9%
Separated	2.7%	2.1%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	8%	7.5%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	1.1%	3.2%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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	55.5%	59.8%	4.3%	48.4%	11.4%
Good health	36.1%	29.6%	-6.5%	33.6%	-4.0%
Fair health	6.8%	8%	1.2%	12.7%	-4.7%
Bad health	1.4%	2%	0.6%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around ME17 4GE this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.3%	9%	-1.3%	18.2%	-9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	13.3%	-3.2%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.2%	20.8%	-1.4%	13.4%	7.4%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	6.8%	0.7%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	21.5%	5.0%	16.9%	4.6%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	26.9%	1.2%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	4.6%	4.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.3%	89.7%	-7.6%	81.4%	8.3%
Other	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%	1.6%	2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% 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	94.5%	85.8%	-8.7%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	1.6%	3.7%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	1.9%	4.5%	2.6%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	85.8%	-8.5%	83.2%	2.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	9.7%	9.4%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.3%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Long Shaw Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Shaw Close was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Bearsted & Downswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Long Shaw Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

🔎 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 4GE, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Long Shaw Close are based on 27 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 Long Shaw Close, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME17 4GE

Average Price
£396,918

Semi-Detached
£388,770

Terraced
£357,734

Detached
£437,140

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Shaw Close

Average Price
£386,174

Semi-Detached
£380,751

Terraced
£360,717

Detached
£407,391

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long Shaw CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Long Shaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£372,500	2024-08-19	£386,353
4 Long Shaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£407,500	2023-02-09	£405,883
10 Long Shaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2022-03-16	£320,649
2 Long Shaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-08-27	£363,386
6 Long Shaw Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-08-27	£418,333

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME17 4GE

Employment

ME17 4GE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 4GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	115
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	39
Retired	34
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	27
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Financial and insurance activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tree Tops Primary Academy Brishing Lane , Park Wood ME15 9EZ	3out of 4	723 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Bicknor Road , Park Wood ME15 9PS	2out of 4	727 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Molehill Primary Academy Hereford Road , ME15 7ND	3out of 4	1,284 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langley Park Primary Academy Edmett Way , ME17 3FX	3out of 4	1,406 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oaks Primary Academy Oak Tree Avenue , ME15 9AX	3out of 4	1,443 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,630 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX	3out of 4	2,339 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT	3out of 4	3,371 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ	- not rated	4,113 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT	4out of 4	4,206 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	1,602 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	4,107 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Valence School North Street , Sutton Valence ME17 3HL	- not rated	4,667 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF	- not rated	4,692 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	5,202 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Life Cafe Project	46 Wallis Avenue, Maidstone	426 yd
Greggs	Unit 1B, Longshaw Road	655 yd
Fusion Maidstone HLC Coffee Shop	Unit 2-3, Cobb Way	714 yd
Ess Support Services	Kent Police Training Centre, Coverdale Avenue	730 yd
Megabite	Unit 12, Spectrum Business Estate	907 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Fat Dragon	Unit 1C, Longshaw Road		655 yd
Charlie's Chippy	Unit 1A, Longshaw Road		693 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	W M Morrisons Supermarkets Plc, St Saviours Road		942 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkwood PARK WOOD WALK	grass pitches	407 yd
Heather House (Closed) Heather House Heather House Bicknor Road		486 yd
Tree Tops Primary Academy BRISHING LANE	grass pitches	596 yd
New Line Learning Academy (Senacre) (Closed) Sutton Road	grass pitches	882 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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