Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0AE.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME16 0AE 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0AE combines high owner-occupation (92%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

ME16 0AE is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Grove, 1.3km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME16, ME16 0AE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 10 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 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00123479 (shared with 8 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 0AE. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 0AE has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.8 km
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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.9 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils0.9 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils1.0 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • McColls0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Maidstone Bowls Club1.0 km
  • Welcome Gym0.9 km
  • Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Pausa Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • The Pippin0.6 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.6 km
  • St Nicholas Church Hall0.1 km
  • Thompsons Pie And Mash0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks1.2 km
  • Barming1.4 km
  • Maidstone East1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sycamore Crescent0.1 km
  • Sycamore Crescent0.1 km
  • Ash Grove0.1 km
  • Ash Grove0.1 km
  • Riverhead Close0.3 km