Bow Road is in Wateringbury, Maidstone and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME18 5EB is located in the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME18 5EA, ME18 5AB, ME18 5EH, ME18 5DY, ME18 5DZ, ME18 5GA, ME18 5DX, ME18 5EL, ME18 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME18 5EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 ME18 5EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 16% | 20.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.1% | 65.1% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) 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 | 63.1% | 59.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 ME18 5EB this area, 8.2% 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 | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 36.2% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 99.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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% | 95.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 95.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bow Road was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Bow Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and the 113th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Bow Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2002-11-15 | £389,529 |
| 136 Bow Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-08-08 | £337,875 |
| 134 Bow Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2000-09-07 | £428,686 |
| 134 Bow Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1998-07-03 | £407,343 |
| 130 Bow Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £89,250 | 1998-02-27 | £429,460 |
ME18 5EB 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 ME18 5EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School 147 Bow Road , Wateringbury ME18 5EA | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Discovery School Discovery Drive , Kings Hill ME19 4GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Crispin Way , Kings Hill ME19 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Vicarage Road , Yalding ME18 6DP | 3out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Warwick Way (Off Tower View) , Kings Hill ME19 4AL | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 4,973 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where Memories Meet | 188 Tonbridge Road, Wateringbury | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Public House, Bow Road | 2 yd | |
| Wateringbury Working Mens Club | 210 Tonbridge Road, Wateringbury | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway | Maidstone Road, Wateringbury | 75 yd | |
| Ramblers Rest | Medway Wharf Marina, Bow Bridge | 187 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Ce Primary School BOW ROAD | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| Wateringbury Playing Fields PHOENIX DRIVE | grass pitches | 375 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 | 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% |
| 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.