ME16 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Grove, 1.0km 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 0AL 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00123479 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0AL.
317
47
£ 56,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0AL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0AL combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£425k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £425k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 392,500
8 sales · Mean £ 382,950
Detached
£ 330,500
1 sales · Mean £ 330,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0AL has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Palace Wood Primary School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
St Augustine Academy
Allington Primary School
Brunswick House Primary School
West Borough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop0.9 km
- The Pippin0.8 km
- Aunt Sally's0.9 km
- Cafe @ Plus One1.0 km
- Deli Marche1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks1.3 km
- Barming1.3 km
- Maidstone West1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kenward Road0.1 km
- Kenward Road0.1 km
- Hazelwood Drive0.2 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.2 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AL · Data under Open Government Licence