Maidstone and Malling
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Maidstone and Malling in Kent mix urban amenities with rural charm. Maidstone, the county town of Kent, offers shopping, museums, and riverside walks along the Medway, while the Malling area features historic villages, castles, and countryside in the Kent Downs. Vineyards, orchards, and heritage trails add to the area’s appeal.
Wards in Maidstone and Malling
Maidstone and Malling is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Allington & Bridge
- Aylesford North & North Downs
- Aylesford South & Ditton
- Barming Heath & Teston
- Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
- East Malling, West Malling & Offham
- Fant & Oakwood
- Grove Green & Vinters Park
- High Street
- Kings Hill
- Loose & Linton
- Palace Wood
- Penenden Heath
- Ringlestone
- Tovil
Maidstone and Malling is a constituency that covers these wards in Maidstone / Tonbridge and Malling.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 24,682 | 22.24% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,736 | 6.97% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,895 | 14.32% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,743 | 21.39% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,290 | 18.28% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,658 | 16.81% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 85,539 | 78.64% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 8,448 | 7.77% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 3,302 | 3.04% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,850 | 1.70% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,799 | 1.65% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,335 | 1.23% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 917 | 0.84% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 841 | 0.77% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 651 | 0.60% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 627 | 0.58% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 559 | 0.51% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 495 | 0.46% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 475 | 0.44% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 457 | 0.42% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 435 | 0.40% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 364 | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 282 | 0.26% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 238 | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 162 | 0.15% | 0.14% | 0.17% |