Area Information for Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB

Sterry Gardens in Maidstone is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Shepway ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This page combines information for the address Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of ME15 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for ME15 8AB.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Maidstone
Ward Shepway
Constituency Faversham and Mid Kent * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 2 property sales in Sterry Gardens, ME15 8AB since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 119 crimes were reported within half a mile of ME15 8AB - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Shepway ), and the Kent Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB:

Westmorland Close, Maidstone, ME15 8AJ
Westmorland Green, Maidstone, ME15 8BJ
Westmorland Road, Maidstone, ME15 8BQ
Westmorland Green, Maidstone, ME15 8BH
Westmorland Green, Maidstone, ME15 8BL
Dunster Terrace, Westmorland Road, Maidstone, ME15 8NH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about ME15 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Sterry Gardens since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Sterry Gardens, Maidstone consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 9
Semi-Detached 97
Terraced 13
Flat (Purpose-Built) 19
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 138
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sterry Gardens, Maidstone contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 47% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 25
Owned with Mortgage 39
Shared Ownership 3
Rented: From Council 22
Rented: Other Social 43
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 138

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 45
Two People 42
Three People 19
Four People 19
Five People 10
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 138

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sterry Gardens, Maidstone consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 45
Family Household 82
Other Household 11
Total 138

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 39
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 138

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Faversham and Mid Kent constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 166
Female 164
Total 330

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 28
5-9 22
10-14 21
15-19 11
20-24 24
25-29 27
30-34 20
35-39 22
40-44 13
45-49 15
50-54 27
55-59 22
60-64 24
65-69 14
70-74 14
75-79 12
80-84 4
85+ 10
Total 330

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode ME15 8AB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 111
Married 95
Separated 6
Divorced 26
Widowed 18
Total 256

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 138
Good 106
Fair 60
Bad 19
Very Bad 9
Total 332

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Sterry Gardens and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 45
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 36
No GCSEs or Equivalent 79
Other 8
Total 256

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 301
Mixed Ethnicity 15
Chinese 1
Other Asian 3
Black African 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 4
Other 2
Total 332

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 302
European Union 11
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 11
Total 329

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 302
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 329

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to ME15 8AB.

Passport(s) Held
None 87
United Kingdom 235
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 152
Christian 159
Buddhist 1
Hindu 4
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 9
Total 329

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 80
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 25
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 21
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 49
Looking After Home or Family 27
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 24
Other 12
Total 255

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 10
Professional Occupations 10
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 23
Total 130

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 11
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 39
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 21
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 46
Semi-Routine Occupation 45
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 31
Full-time Student 9
Total 257

Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB is within the Shepway policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 119 crimes were reported within half a mile of ME15 8AB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 119 crimes committed near Sterry Gardens
Neighbourhood Team Address Shepway
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to ME15 8AB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for ME15 8AB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB. The nearest railway station is Maidstone Wests, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Maidstone Wests 1.9 miles
Bearsted 2 miles
Maidstone East 2.2 miles
Maidstone Barracks 2.3 miles
East Farleigh 2.8 miles
Hollingbourne 3.5 miles
Barming 3.8 miles
Aylesford 5 miles
Harrietsham 5.3 miles
East Malling 5.3 miles
Wateringbury 5.5 miles
Staplehurst 5.6 miles
Marden (Kent) 5.9 miles
New Hythe 5.9 miles
Yalding 6.2 miles
West Malling 6.3 miles
Headcorn 6.9 miles
Lenham 6.9 miles
Snodland 7 miles
Beltring 7.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB. The nearest is Leigh Academy Molehill, approximately 490 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB. The nearest is New Line Learning Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
New Line Learning Academy 0.8 miles November 2019
    
Maidstone Grammar School 1.2 miles January 2019
    
School of Science and Technology Maidstone 1.5 miles January 2023
    
Valley Park School 1.6 miles March 2020
    
Invicta Grammar School 1.6 miles April 2024
    
MEPA ACADEMY 2 miles  
Cornwallis Academy 2 miles November 2017
    
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 2.5 miles March 2023
    
St Augustine Academy 2.5 miles July 2023
    
Oakwood Park Grammar School 2.5 miles February 2019
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB. The nearest is The Medical Centre Group, approximately 400 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB. The nearest is Kent Smile Studio, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB. The nearest is KIMS Hospital, approximately 2.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
KIMS Hospital 2.4 miles
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone 2.4 miles
The Somerfield Hospital 2.5 miles
Maidstone Hospital 3.2 miles
Spire Alexandra Hospital 5.3 miles
Optegra Eye Clinic Maidstone 6.9 miles
Sittingbourne Hospital 9.9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Sterry Gardens, Maidstone, ME15 8AB. The nearest is Vision Express (Maidstone), approximately 1.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in ME15 8AB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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