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The postcode ME15 7DA is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME15 7DA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME15 7DA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 7DA as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to ME15 7DA is Beech Hurst Close which is centered 85 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sheal's Crescent and is 44 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone West Rail Station, 1.2 km away.
The closest primary school to ME15 7DA (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 7DA is The Papermakers Arms and is 427 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 27, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lewis's Fish And Grill and is 254 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 9, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 101 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.2 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 3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ME15 7DA 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 7DA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME15 7DA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME15 7DA
| 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 7DA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Borough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 213 m |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 262 m |
| Park Way Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 520 m |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| MEPA Academy Limited | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.35 km | |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 1.36 km |
| Invicta Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 21, 2012) | 1.36 km |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.36 km |
| Valley Park School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.37 km |
| Five Acre Wood School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 28, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Oaks Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 22, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| Greenfields Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| New Line Learning Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Tiger Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 6, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Molehill Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2015) | 1.97 km |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.11 km |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 2.16 km |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 2.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME15 7DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At South Borough CP School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2017 | 213 m | |
| Katie's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2021 | 213 m | |
| Pabulum Ltd At South Borough CP School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2019 | 213 m | |
| Sunshine Children's Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 13, 2019 | 213 m | |
| Lewis's Fish And Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 254 m | |
| Impact Food Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 262 m | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2021 | 303 m | |
| Smarties Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2020 | 308 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 312 m | |
| Pizza Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2019 | 321 m | |
| West Park Mini Mart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 14, 2019 | 406 m | |
| The Oast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 417 m | |
| New Lantern Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2021 | 427 m | |
| The Papermakers Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2016 | 427 m | |
| Zee's Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2019 | 446 m | |
| The Vegan Honey LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 468 m | |
| Rule13 Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2020 | 474 m | |
| Kingsleys Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2013 | 479 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 520 m | |
| Park Way Primary School (After School Club) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2016 | 520 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME15 7DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Sheal's Crescent | 44 m | |
| Sheal's Crescent | 51 m | |
| Heather Drive | 84 m | |
| Armstrong Road | 122 m | |
| Boys' Grammar School | 240 m | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| King Street | 1.19 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.66 km | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 1.2 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 36.1 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 44.58 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 49.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME15 7DA - Data from Dec 2021
| Mangravet Wood | 1.36 km | |
| Limekiln Shaw | 1.52 km | |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 1.81 km |
| Five Acre Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Bydews Woods | 1.95 km | |
| Fullers Shaw | 2.29 km | |
| Wiles Shaw | 2.4 km | |
| Grove Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.55 km | |
| Lower Fullingpits Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Upper Fullingpits Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Middle Quarry Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Springfield Grove | 2.69 km | |
| Five Acre Wood | 2.77 km | |
| Quarry Wood | 2.83 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME15 7DA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.9 Mbps | 101 Mbps | 256.01 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 20.2 Mbps | 35.09 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% | 21 | 8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 114.3 | 22.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ME15 7DA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.26347400 |
| Longitude | 0.52883800 |
| OS Easting | 576530 |
| OS Northing | 0154628 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Faversham and Mid Kent |
| County Electorial Division | Maidstone South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Shepway North |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| 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 | E33043098 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Maidstone 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Maidstone 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |