The ME5 8XR postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME5 8XR area, explore the ME5 8XR Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME5 8XR area, visit the ME5 8XR House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME5 |
| Ward | Boxley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Boxley & Detling |
| 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 | Boxley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 20847 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White professionals / Comfortable suburbia / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Westfield Sole(0.50 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Autumn Glade(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone East(3.71 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(17.92 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swingate Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME5 8TJ (0.38 mi) | Details |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME5 8PU (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Lordswood SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME5 8NN (0.96 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME58XR is 312 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1240), Between 55 to 64 (1105), and Between 45 to 54 (1082).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 279 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 60 adults have Level 3, while 42 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (288), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (176).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (146), followed by No religion (140).
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 (62) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (45), and Intermediate occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (480), and 140 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1263) and Africa (15).