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The postcode ME15 6LU is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME15 6LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME15 6LU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ME15 6LU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to ME15 6LU is Knightrider Court which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lower Stone Street and is 100 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone West Rail Station, 557 m away.
The closest primary school to ME15 6LU (for ages 11 and under) is South Borough Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 17, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Maidstone Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 16, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of ME15 6LU is Ye Olde Thirsty Pig and is 80 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 1, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from Serco PECS and is 71 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for ME15 6LU is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME15 6LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME15 6LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME15 6LU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME15 6LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEPA Academy Limited | Independent school | 11-16 | 460 m | |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 793 m |
| South Borough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 848 m |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 866 m |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2019) | 899 m |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 945 m |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 945 m |
| Invicta Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 21, 2012) | 998 m |
| Valley Park School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.14 km |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 1.29 km |
| Park Way Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| North Borough Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| St Paul's Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.63 km |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| St Augustine Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.92 km |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2015) | 2.03 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME15 6LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Baptist Church | Exempt July 23, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Esquires Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2019 | 46 m | |
| Serco PECS | Awaiting Inspection | 71 m | |
| Homeless Care - Maidstone Day Center | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 80 m | |
| Maymana Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 80 m | |
| Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2014 | 80 m | |
| Miller Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2020 | 84 m | |
| The Fisherman's Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2022 | 84 m | |
| The Stone Street Grocery Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 84 m | |
| Zeran Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 84 m | |
| Century Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 21, 2022 | 92 m | |
| Shamrat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 92 m | |
| Vesuvius Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 5, 2021 | 92 m | |
| Costcutter Maidstone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2021 | 108 m | |
| The Old House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2020 | 108 m | |
| Tops Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 6, 2021 | 108 m | |
| Wingos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 29, 2021 | 108 m | |
| Red Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement April 12, 2021 | 134 m | |
| Kent Police (Custody) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 10, 2017 | 151 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME15 6LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Lower Stone Street | 100 m | |
| College Avenue | 177 m | |
| Chequers Bus Station | 233 m | |
| Mill Street | 240 m | |
| Chequers Bus Station | 241 m | |
| King Street | 345 m | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 535 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 769 m | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 557 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 774 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 779 m | |
| London Southend Airport | 35.45 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 45.44 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 49.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME15 6LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Middle Quarry Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Springfield Grove | 1.87 km | |
| Bydews Woods | 1.96 km | |
| Upper Fullingpits Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Limekiln Shaw | 2.15 km | |
| Lower Fullingpits Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Mangravet Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Palace Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Grove Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Heath Wood | 2.33 km | |
| West Wood | 2.34 km | |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Cuckoo Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Dove Hill | 2.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME15 6LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.27088300 |
| Longitude | 0.52389800 |
| OS Easting | 576155 |
| OS Northing | 0155440 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Maidstone and The Weald |
| County Electorial Division | Maidstone Central ED |
| Electoral Ward | High Street |
| Local Authority District | Maidstone |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000110 |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
West Kent |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Maidstone BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33038403 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Maidstone 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Maidstone 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |