Meridian Close, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4GP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME17 4GP 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%

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 4GP 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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Meridian Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meridian Close was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Meridian Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 189th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME17 4GP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Meridian Close are based on 9 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 Meridian Close, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4GP

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME17 4GP

Average Price
£422,042

Semi-Detached
£402,390

Terraced
£393,309

Detached
£527,895

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meridian Close

Average Price
£445,894

Semi-Detached
£436,225

Terraced
£403,353

Detached
£545,478

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meridian CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Meridian Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-04-30	£415,758
2 Meridian Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2023-08-11	£531,579
4 Meridian Close, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£355,000	2023-07-28	£375,558
1 Meridian Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2021-12-13	£448,150
1 Meridian Close, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£364,995	2019-05-31	£446,057

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME17 4GP

Employment

ME17 4GP 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 4GP 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 4GP 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coxheath Primary School Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS	3out of 4	481 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coxheath Primary School Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS	- not rated	481 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coxheath County Junior School Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS	- not rated	481 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coxheath Infant School Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS	- not rated	481 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Farleigh Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Farleigh ME15 0LY	3out of 4	1,546 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cornwallis School Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX	- not rated	1,865 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX	3out of 4	1,865 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oldborough Manor Community School Boughton Lane , Loose ME15 9QL	- not rated	2,982 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	- not rated	2,982 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	3,863 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	2,089 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT	- not rated	2,840 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	3,085 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	4out of 4	3,540 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kent Institute of Art & Design Oakwood Park , ME16 8AG	- not rated	4,059 yd	Higher education institutions	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coxheath Cafe	2 Elmfield Court, Heath Road		686 yd
Spice Lounge	Stocketts, 118 Heath Road		705 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Horseshoes	The Horseshoes Public House, Dean Street		843 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marino Fish And Grill	The Heath Fish Bar, 99 Heath Road	635 yd
Phoenix House	5 Elmfield Court, Heath Road	687 yd
Coxheath Kebab & Pizza	1 Elmfield Court, Heath Road	690 yd
Coxheath Spice	7 Elmfield Court, Heath Road	690 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 118A Heath Road		714 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coxheath Village Hall STOCKETT LANE	grass pitches	211 yd
The Beacons Field LINDEN ROAD	grass pitches	446 yd
Coxheath Primary School STOCKETT LANE	grass pitches	475 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%

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