Lees Road is in Yalding, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME18 6HB is located in the Marden & Yalding 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 Lees Road, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME18 6DQ, ME18 6EL, ME18 6EN, ME18 6EJ, ME18 6JS, ME18 6JT, ME18 6EW, ME18 6HS, ME18 6HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME18 6HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.2% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.8% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.5% | 33.4% | 11.9% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 46% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 33% | 42.7% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 36.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.7% | 24.4% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 25.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.5% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.3% | 94.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lees Road was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Barming Heath & Teston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lees Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston and the 132nd highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Lees Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-03-08 | £1,138,958 |
| 2 Rose Cottages Lees Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2022-12-09 | £354,930 |
| The Limes Lees Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-11-24 | £666,372 |
| Lees Lodge Lees Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-11-05 | £1,420,000 |
| Wisteria Cottage Lees Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-09-22 | £737,557 |
ME18 6HB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Vicarage Road , Yalding ME18 6DP | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Darman Lane , Laddingford ME18 6BL | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunton Church of England Primary School Bishops Lane , Hunton ME15 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School 147 Bow Road , Wateringbury ME18 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Peckham Primary School 130 Pound Road , East Peckham TN12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 3,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quest School Bell 3 , The Hop Farm TN12 6PY | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 4,966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarda Cottage Indian Cuisine | Swan House, High Street | 229 yd | |
| Yalding Village Club | High Street, Yalding | 387 yd | |
| The Village Tearooms | 1 High Street, Yalding | 457 yd | |
| Emma's Kitchen At St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary School | St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary, Vicarage Road | 568 yd | |
| Teapot Island | Twyford Bridge, Hampstead Lane | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | Benover Road, Yalding | 109 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | Yalding Hill, Yalding | 653 yd | |
| The Boathouse | Boathouse, Hampstead Lane | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Kintons THE LODGE THE LODGE VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 591 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 159.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.