ME16 is a postcode district in Maidstone, South East, covering 753 active and 185 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME16 (14%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME16 are around £389k, up 10.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME16 at 298 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME16 postcode area.
34,416
41
£ 48,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME16's 65% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £389k. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Brunswick House Primary School
West Borough Primary School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Bower Grove School
Palace Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- McColls
- Home Bargains
- JN Cakes Ltd
- Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)
- Kent Broadway News
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Grange Moor Hotel Restaurant
- Rock House Hotel
- The Victory
- Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Group 1 Automotive
- The New Leaf Cafe
- Taj Barming
- Thai Orchid
- The Gurkha Kitchen
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- R & A Mini Supermarket
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Barming Fish Bar
- Belash Tandoori
- Charcoal Grill
- Domino's Pizza
- Humphrey's Of Allington
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Duke Of Edinburgh
- First And Last Maidstone Limited
- Maidstone Bowls Club
- Maidstone Snooker Club
- Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House
- + 10 more
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