The ME15 6RQ postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME15 |
| Ward | South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Tovil |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Maidstone |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Maidstone and The Weald |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21551 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Achieving neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Tesco, Supermarkets
Address: Tesco Stores Ltd, Farleigh Hill, Tovil, ME15 6RQ
The nearest places is Tovil(0.15 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Farleigh Hill Tesco(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone West(0.76 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.90 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 6QN (0.38 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School MaidstonePrimary, Outstanding | 5-7 | ME16 8ER (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME16 8ER (0.54 mi) | Details |
| South Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 6TL (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 8AH (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Jubilee Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME16 8PF (0.91 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME15 7BT (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE VINE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.75 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the vine medical centreActivethe vine medical centre, 13 tonbridge road, maidstone, kent | 01622754898 | ME16 8RL |
| the college practiceActivethe college practice, 50-52 college road, maidstone, kent | 01622752345 | ME15 6SB |
| bower mount medical practiceActive1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent | 01622756721 | ME16 8AX |
The population of ME156RQ is 461 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 37 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2039), Between 25 to 34 (1796), and Between 35 to 44 (1586).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 340 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 51.
Regarding education, 114 adults have Does not apply, while 62 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (490), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (302).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (207), followed by Christian (172).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (44), and Small employers and own account workers (43).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (779), and 318 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1917) and Middle East and Asia (166).