ME16 0AT is an active urban area on Springvale, 0.5km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00123550 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGVALE, ME16 0AT.
462
36
£ 54,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME16 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £100k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AT. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
5 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME16 0AT is above average at 119 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 Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Brunswick House Primary School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
The Maplesden Noakes School
St Augustine Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Funky Feast0.5 km
- Mr Bigs0.5 km
- Notorious BRG0.5 km
- The Old Boat Cafe0.4 km
- Total Jerk0.5 km
- + 124 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Asda Living (Cafe)0.2 km
- Belal Halal Butcher0.4 km
- Everest Cash And Carry1.0 km
- Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.4 km
- Namaste Mini Market1.0 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.1 km
- Grange Moor Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
- Rock House Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.4 km
- Maidstone Snooker Club0.5 km
- The Royal Papermill1.0 km
- Society Rooms0.8 km
- The Muggleton Inn0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- London Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Costcutter Maidstone0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree1.0 km
- Jade Garden1.0 km
- Marino's0.3 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King1.0 km
- River Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone West0.2 km
- Maidstone Barracks0.5 km
- Maidstone East0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Place0.1 km
- Bedford Place0.1 km
- Rocky Hill0.1 km
- Terrace Road0.2 km
- Maidstone West Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AT · Data under Open Government Licence