Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ASH GROVE, ME16 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, ME16 0AB.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME16 0AB 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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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ME16 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ME16 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Ash Grove, 1.4km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0AB is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00123473 (shared with 5 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 ME16 0AB. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME16 0AB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.0 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.4 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils1.1 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils1.2 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils1.3 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Pippin0.9 km
  • 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group1.0 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.4 km
  • St Nicholas Church Hall0.4 km
  • Thompsons Pie And Mash0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • McColls0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fields At Aylesford0.9 km
  • Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Humphrey's Of Allington0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
  • Taksim Mezze And Grill0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barming1.1 km
  • Maidstone Barracks1.5 km
  • Maidstone East1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Maxwell Drive0.1 km
  • Maxwell Drive0.1 km
  • Howard Drive0.2 km
  • Howard Drive0.2 km
  • Conway Road0.2 km