Maidstone Road is in Blue Bell Hill, Chatham and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME5 9QH is located in the Aylesford North & North Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maidstone Road, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 9FF, ME5 9RX, ME5 9RT, ME5 9RS, ME5 9RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 9QH 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 | 54.1% | 51.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.1% | 2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 31.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 44.8% | -16.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.7% | 15.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 20.3% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 27.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 7% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 85.2% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 93.1% | 93% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 93% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidstone Road was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% higher than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maidstone Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 79th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £52,500 | 1996-02-08 | £311,159 |
| 412 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1995-04-28 | £681,019 |
ME5 9QH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
ME5 9QH 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 ME5 9QH 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%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsted Infant School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbury Primary School Tunbury Avenue , Walderslade ME5 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckmore Park Karting Ltd | Buckmore Park, Maidstone Road | 232 yd | |
| Bluebells Catering And Tea Room | 577 - 579 Maidstone Road, Blue Bell Hill | 745 yd | |
| Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School | Danmark House, 116 Common Road | 932 yd | |
| Rochester RC Cafe | Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewood Manor BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL WALDERSLADE WOODS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| Blue Bell Village Hall BLUEBELL HILL HALL BLUEBELL HILL HALL ROBIN HOOD LANE | 652 yd | |
| Blue Bell Hill Recreation Ground KEEFE CLOSE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Blue Bell Hill Cricket Club Common Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.