ME16 0AS is a sought-after residential area on Roseleigh Avenue, 0.8km 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 0AS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k, down 20.5% year-on-year. 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00123480 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSELEIGH AVENUE, ME16 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSELEIGH AVENUE, ME16 0AS.
258
52
£ 56,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0AS 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
ME16 0AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £447k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £447k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AS. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
12 sales · Mean £ 418,666
Detached
£ 470,000
6 sales · Mean £ 476,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0AS has low crime rates — 13 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
St Simon Stock Catholic School
St Augustine Academy
West Borough Primary School
Palace Wood Primary School
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Brunswick House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lotus House1.0 km
- Maidstone Best Kebab0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland1.0 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- League Of Friends0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Pippin0.9 km
- Cafe @ Plus One0.8 km
- Deli Marche0.8 km
- ISS Facility Services0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks1.4 km
- Barming1.4 km
- Maidstone West1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hazelwood Drive0.1 km
- Hazelwood Drive0.1 km
- Shaftesbury Drive middle0.1 km
- Shaftesbury Drive middle0.1 km
- Kenward Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AS · Data under Open Government Licence