Torrington Close is in Mereworth, Maidstone and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME18 5LQ 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 Torrington Close, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME18 5LU, ME18 5LY, ME18 5LZ, ME18 5QA, ME18 5QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME18 5LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 25.3% | 24.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 55.4% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.5% | 55.9% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.9% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 37.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.9% | 93% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrington Close was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torrington Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and the 66th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Torrington Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2016-05-20 | £815,480 |
| 1 Torrington Close, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £52,500 | 1996-12-06 | £291,600 |
ME18 5LQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
ME18 5LQ 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.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereworth Community Primary School 39 the Street , Mereworth ME18 5ND | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Crispin Way , Kings Hill ME19 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Warwick Way (Off Tower View) , Kings Hill ME19 4AL | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Discovery School Discovery Drive , Kings Hill ME19 4GJ | 4out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School 147 Bow Road , Wateringbury ME18 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow College Tonbridge Road , Hadlow TN11 0AL | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mereworth Recreation Ground THE STREET | grass pitches | 265 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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.