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The postcode ME15 6NS is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in March 2014 and is an active postcode. ME15 6NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME15 6NS 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 6NS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to ME15 6NS is Salem Street which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Waterloo Street and is 149 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone West Rail Station, 689 m away.
The closest primary school to ME15 6NS (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 6NS is The Papermakers Arms and is 189 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 27, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Marino Fish Bar and is 101 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 13, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 72.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ME15 6NS 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 6NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME15 6NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME15 6NS
| Introduction | March 2014 |
| 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 6NS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Grammar School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 530 m |
| South Borough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 556 m |
| MEPA Academy Limited | Independent school | 11-16 | 754 m | |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2019) | 809 m |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 988 m |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 988 m |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 993 m |
| Invicta Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 21, 2012) | 1.08 km |
| Park Way Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Valley Park School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 1.57 km |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| North Borough Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.81 km |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| St Paul's Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.91 km |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2015) | 1.99 km |
| St Augustine Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 2.01 km |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 2.04 km |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME15 6NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lashings Bar And Grill | Awaiting Inspection | 101 m | |
| Marino Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 13, 2019 | 101 m | |
| Chopsticks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 31, 2021 | 144 m | |
| Townsend Montessori Nurseries @ Maidstone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 155 m | |
| Sopna Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2020 | 157 m | |
| New Lantern Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2021 | 189 m | |
| The Papermakers Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2016 | 189 m | |
| Busy Bees | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 192 m | |
| The Vegan Honey LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 202 m | |
| Homeless Care - Maidstone Day Center | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 239 m | |
| Maymana Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 239 m | |
| Ye Olde Thirsty Pig | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2014 | 239 m | |
| Kingsleys Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2013 | 249 m | |
| Miller Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2020 | 264 m | |
| The Fisherman's Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2022 | 264 m | |
| The Stone Street Grocery Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 264 m | |
| Zeran Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 264 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 288 m | |
| Marmaris Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2022 | 291 m | |
| Maidstone Baptist Church | Exempt July 23, 2021 | 297 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME15 6NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Waterloo Street | 149 m | |
| Hayle Road | 184 m | |
| College Avenue | 211 m | |
| Waterloo Street | 306 m | |
| Crompton Gardens | 326 m | |
| King Street | 619 m | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 669 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 689 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 35.68 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 45.16 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 49.61 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME15 6NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Bydews Woods | 1.88 km | |
| Limekiln Shaw | 1.9 km | |
| Mangravet Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Middle Quarry Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Springfield Grove | 2.14 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 2.19 km |
| Upper Fullingpits Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Lower Fullingpits Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Grove Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Palace Wood | 2.45 km | |
| West Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Five Acre Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Heath Wood | 2.53 km | |
| Five Acre Wood | 2.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME15 6NS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 72.6 Mbps | 113.79 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.4 Mbps | 19.53 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 77.8 | 12.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ME15 6NS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.26833800 |
| Longitude | 0.52513400 |
| OS Easting | 576253 |
| OS Northing | 0155160 |
| 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 | E33038404 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Maidstone 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Maidstone 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |