The ME15 7LS postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME15 |
| Ward | Shepway South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Parkwood & Senacre |
| 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 | Shepway South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3643 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-Pressed European Settlers / Challenged white communities / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Shepway(0.20 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Oxford Road(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone(1.54 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.75 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | ME15 8DF (0.18 mi) | Details |
| Molehill Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 7ND (0.36 mi) | Details |
| King's Reach EducationSecondary, Good | 11-25 | ME15 8SW (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Senacre Wood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 8QQ (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Oaks Primary AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | ME15 9AX (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Five Acre Wood SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 2-19 | ME15 9QF (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Park Way Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 7AH (0.80 mi) | Details |
| New Line Learning AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME15 9QL (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Tiger Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME15 9QL (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Tree Tops Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 9EZ (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Madginford Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 8LH (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP(0.24 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the medical centre groupActivethe medical centre, 10a northumberland court, shepway, maidstone, kent | 01622753920 | ME15 7LN |
| moteActivethe mote medical practice, st.saviours road, maidstone, kent | 01622756888 | ME15 9FL |
| wallis avenueActivethe surgery, wallis avenue,parkwood, maidstone, kent | 01622686963 | ME15 9JJ |
The population of ME157LS is 443 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2903), Between 25 to 34 (1818), and Between 35 to 44 (1601).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 368 people, followed by Other Asian with a total of 24.
Regarding education, 120 adults have No qualifications, while 49 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (228), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (226).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (228), followed by Christian (162).
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 Routine occupations (64) followed by Semi-routine occupations (59), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (55).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (439), and 219 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1555) and Middle East and Asia (48).