Area Information for Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN

Willow Wood in Maidstone is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Park Wood & Mangravet ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This page combines information for the address Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of ME15 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Maidstone
Ward Park Wood & Mangravet
Constituency Faversham and Mid Kent * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Park Wood), and the Kent Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN:

Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9EH
Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9DY
Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9GU
Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9GZ
Jordan Close, Maidstone, ME15 9EP
Furfield Close, Maidstone, ME15 9JR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about ME15 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 59
Terraced 61
Flat (Purpose-Built) 22
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 146
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Willow Wood, Maidstone contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 52% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 24
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 14
Rented: Other Social 62
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 145

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 31
Two People 30
Three People 31
Four People 29
Five People 21
Six People 1
Seven People 4
8+ People 0
Total 147

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Willow Wood, Maidstone consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 105
Other Household 10
Total 144

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 44
Deprived In One Dimension 51
Deprived In Two Dimensions 41
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 146

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Faversham and Mid Kent constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 203
Female 229
Total 432

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around ME15 9FN has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 49
5-9 38
10-14 37
15-19 38
20-24 29
25-29 31
30-34 33
35-39 15
40-44 30
45-49 22
50-54 26
55-59 20
60-64 19
65-69 8
70-74 14
75-79 8
80-84 11
85+ 4
Total 432

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode ME15 9FN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 134
Married 113
Separated 12
Divorced 35
Widowed 10
Total 304

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 190
Good 141
Fair 66
Bad 24
Very Bad 11
Total 432

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 43
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 52
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 53
No GCSEs or Equivalent 83
Other 7
Total 303

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 406
Indian 1
Bangladeshi 9
Other Asian 11
Black African 7
Other 3
Total 437

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 375
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 15
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 13
Total 432

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 375
10+ Years 32
5-10 Years 9
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 11
Total 432

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to ME15 9FN.

Passport(s) Held
None 131
United Kingdom 268
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 21
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 223
Christian 162
Buddhist 0
Hindu 4
Jewish 1
Muslim 12
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 27
Total 432

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Park Wood & Mangravet ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 17% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 91
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 52
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 39
Looking After Home or Family 30
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 11
Total 299

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 23
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 23
Elementary Occupations 33
Total 166

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 8
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 40
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 21
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 50
Semi-Routine Occupation 69
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 32
Full-time Student 22
Total 304

Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN is within the Park Wood policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Willow Wood
Neighbourhood Team Address Park Wood
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to ME15 9FN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for ME15 9FN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN. The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, approximately 2.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Maidstone West 2.5 miles
Bearsted 2.5 miles
Maidstone East 2.7 miles
Maidstone Barracks 2.9 miles
East Farleigh 3.1 miles
Hollingbourne 3.6 miles
Barming 4.3 miles
Staplehurst 5 miles
Harrietsham 5.2 miles
Marden (Kent) 5.4 miles
Aylesford 5.5 miles
Wateringbury 5.7 miles
East Malling 5.7 miles
Yalding 6.2 miles
Headcorn 6.3 miles
New Hythe 6.4 miles
West Malling 6.7 miles
Lenham 6.7 miles
Beltring 7 miles
Snodland 7.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN. The nearest is Leigh Academy Tree Tops, approximately 340 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN. The nearest is New Line Learning Academy, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
New Line Learning Academy 1 mile November 2019
    
Cornwallis Academy 1.7 miles November 2017
    
Maidstone Grammar School 1.8 miles January 2019
    
School of Science and Technology Maidstone 2.1 miles January 2023
    
Valley Park School 2.2 miles March 2020
    
Invicta Grammar School 2.2 miles April 2024
    
MEPA ACADEMY 2.5 miles  
St Augustine Academy 3 miles July 2023
    
Oakwood Park Grammar School 3 miles February 2019
    
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 3.1 miles March 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN. The nearest is Wallis Avenue, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wallis Avenue 340 yards
Mote 690 yards
The Medical Centre Group 0.7 miles
Greensand Health Centre - Boughton Lane 1.2 miles
Langley 1.8 miles
Bearsted 1.9 miles
The College Practice 2.2 miles
Greensand Medical Group 2.2 miles
Grove Green Medical Centre 2.3 miles
Albion Place Medical Practice 2.3 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN. The nearest is Senacre Dental Practice, approximately 120 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN. The nearest is KIMS Hospital, approximately 2.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Willow Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9FN. The nearest is Vision Express (Maidstone), approximately 2.3 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in ME15 9FN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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