Is ME13 0BF a safe place to live?

Yes, ME13 0BF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 39 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ME13 0BF?

The population for the ME13 0BF area is approximately 151 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME13 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME13 0BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

151

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME13 0BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10

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8/10

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1/10

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10/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

ME13 0BF is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME13 0BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Cold Harbour in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within North Downs ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME13 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00123805 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME13 0BF. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

ME13 0BF has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4

Violence and sexual offences2

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Charing3.9 km
Lenham5.2 km
Harrietsham7.4 km