Stockbury Valley is in Stockbury, Sittingbourne and in Maidstone district. ME9 7QN is located in the Boxley Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stockbury Valley, Stockbury, Sittingbourne, ME9 7QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME9 7QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 ME9 7QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 26.2% | 31.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 52.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45% | 48% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around ME9 7QN this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 29.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 26% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90% | 86.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 95.3% | 94.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockbury Valley was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stockbury Valley has the 16th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 159th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Lodge Stockbury Valley, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-23 | £103,715 |
| Woodlands Stockbury Valley, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-08-04 | £977,226 |
| The Three Squirrels Stockbury Valley, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £519,000 | 2022-11-30 | £514,901 |
| Oakwood Lodge Stockbury Valley, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-05-19 | £102,551 |
| Oakwood Lodge Stockbury Valley, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2019-04-05 | £147,430 |
ME9 7QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% 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.
ME9 7QN 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.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9NP | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School The Street , Hartlip ME9 7TL | 3out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Bredhurst ME7 3JY | 4out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanwood Primary School Long Catlis Road , Parkwood ME8 9TX | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | 3out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 30.0% |
| 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 70.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.