Hanover Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4QG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME17 4QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	50.2%	1.8%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	51.6%	49.8%	-1.8%	49.0%	0.8%

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 4QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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	21.9%	24.5%	2.6%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	64.2%	59.4%	-4.8%	44.2%	15.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.1%	2.1%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.6%	7.2%	0.6%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	5.8%	6.5%	0.7%	6.1%	0.4%

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	52.8%	42.3%	-10.5%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	34.1%	41.4%	7.3%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	9.2%	11.9%	2.7%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	3%	3.8%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.5%	14.3%	-3.2%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	14.3%	-2.1%	9.6%	4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	16.4%	-3.3%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	8%	7.5%	-0.5%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	18.6%	5.5%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	19%	23.9%	4.9%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	6.2%	5%	-1.2%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.2%	99.4%	1.2%	81.4%	18.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	95.8%	95.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
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	95.8%	95.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Hanover Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Coxheath & Farleigh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hanover Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh and the 66th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 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 4QG, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Hanover Road are based on 42 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 Hanover Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4QG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME17 4QG

Average Price
£334,671

Semi-Detached
£393,741

Terraced
£319,904

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hanover Road

Average Price
£337,051

Semi-Detached
£339,189

Terraced
£328,360

Detached
£455,147

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hanover Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Hanover Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2020-08-03	£277,483
33 Hanover Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£263,000	2016-10-03	£329,242
43 Hanover Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2015-06-19	£370,456
21 Hanover Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£203,500	2014-10-22	£299,070
29 Hanover Road, Maidstone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2013-07-19	£283,429

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME17 4QG

Employment

ME17 4QG 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 4QG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	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	390 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Farleigh Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Farleigh ME15 0LY	2out of 4	1,716 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Loose Primary School Loose Road , ME15 9UW	4out of 4	2,611 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Church Hill , Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4HP	3out of 4	3,175 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hunton Church of England Primary School Bishops Lane , Hunton ME15 0SJ	3out of 4	3,267 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX	3out of 4	2,162 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane , ME15 9QL	2out of 4	3,579 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH	3out of 4	4,301 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE	3out of 4	4,382 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP	3out of 4	4,673 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT	- not rated	2,856 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Five Acre Wood School Boughton Lane , ME15 9QF	4out of 4	3,682 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL	3out of 4	3,888 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT	- not rated	4,236 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU	2out of 4	4,907 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coxheath Cafe	2 Elmfield Court, Heath Road		243 yd
Spice Lounge	Stocketts, 118 Heath Road		308 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marino Fish And Grill	The Heath Fish Bar, 99 Heath Road	67 yd
Phoenix House	5 Elmfield Court, Heath Road	222 yd
Coxheath Kebab & Pizza	1 Elmfield Court, Heath Road	231 yd
Coxheath Spice	7 Elmfield Court, Heath Road	231 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 118A Heath Road		306 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coxheath Primary School STOCKETT LANE	grass pitches	257 yd
Coxheath Village Hall STOCKETT LANE	grass pitches	365 yd
The Beacons Field LINDEN ROAD	grass pitches	430 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	77.8%
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%

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	70.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	152.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	152.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	22.93 Mbit/s

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