The ME7 3LQ postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME7 3LQ area, explore the ME7 3LQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME7 3LQ area, visit the ME7 3LQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME7 |
| 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 | 16084 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural life / Prospering countryside life / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Bredhurst(0.23 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Coach Park and Ride(0.21 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Rainham (Kent)(2.64 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(17.08 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME7 3JY (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Deanwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 9TX (0.80 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 9NP (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Hempstead Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME7 3HJ (0.93 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PARKWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE(0.95 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| parkwood family practiceActive119 long catlis road, parkwood, rainham, gillingham, kent | 01634269610 | ME8 9RR |
The population of ME73LQ is 437 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 411 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 121 adults have Level 4, while 63 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (398), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (195).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (258), followed by No religion (161).
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 (103) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63), and Small employers and own account workers (58).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (509), and 316 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1577) and Africa (38).