Heath Road is in Coxheath, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 4PA 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heath Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 4FE, ME17 4FF, ME17 4FA, ME17 4EF, ME17 4EL, ME17 4JZ, ME17 4PD, ME17 4AA, ME17 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME17 4PA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.3% | 30.2% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 47.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 13.8% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) 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 | 51.4% | 45.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 40.9% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.3% | 14.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 26.7% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 84.4% | 94.3% | 9.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 2.2% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 94.8% | 10.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Road was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heath Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 221st lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Heath Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-10-25 | £374,476 |
| Corylus Cottage Heath Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-09 | £372,235 |
| Annexe 161 Heath Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-10-01 | £500,985 |
| Crispin Cottage Heath Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2019-12-17 | £427,209 |
| 169 Heath Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2018-03-08 | £393,272 |
ME17 4PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4PA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Primary School Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loose Primary School Loose Road , ME15 9UW | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Church Hill , Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Farleigh Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Farleigh ME15 0LY | 2out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiger Primary School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 3out of 4 | 3,188 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 | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL | 2out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School Barton Road , ME15 7BT | 3out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,733 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 | 3,287 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 5,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Lounge | Stocketts, 118 Heath Road | 583 yd | |
| Coxheath Cafe | 2 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Inn | The Bull Inn, Linton Hill | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Kebab & Pizza | 1 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 669 yd | |
| Coxheath Spice | 7 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 669 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 5 Elmfield Court, Heath Road | 678 yd | |
| Marino Fish And Grill | The Heath Fish Bar, 99 Heath Road | 840 yd | |
| A And Z Fisheries | 72 Linton Road, Loose | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Heath Road | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Primary School STOCKETT LANE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Coxheath Village Hall STOCKETT LANE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Cornwallis Academy CORNWALLIS SECONDARY SCHOOL CORNWALLIS SECONDARY SCHOOL HUBBARDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Linton Village Hall LINTON HILL | 1,058 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.