The ME15 8GJ postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME15 |
| Ward | Park Wood |
| 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 | Park Wood |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4406 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Willington, Upper(0.40 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bircholt Road(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bearsted(2.35 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(23.34 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Tops Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 9EZ (0.35 mi) | Details |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME15 9PS (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Langley Park Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME17 3FX (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Senacre Wood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 8QQ (0.48 mi) | Details |
| King's Reach EducationSecondary, Good | 11-25 | ME15 8SW (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Molehill Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 7ND (0.94 mi) | Details |
The population of ME158GJ is 538 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 363 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 56.
Regarding education, 147 adults have Does not apply, while 69 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (289), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (229).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (251), followed by No religion (218).
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 (85) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (57), and Intermediate occupations (55).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (516), and 194 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1554) and European Union EU-8 (61).