ME16 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Glenwood Close, 0.8km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME16 0AU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £497k. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00123482 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLENWOOD CLOSE, ME16 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENWOOD CLOSE, ME16 0AU.
293
48
£ 56,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0AU 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.
Area Character
ME16 0AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £497k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £497k 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 0AU. The average age is 48.4. 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
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 396,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0AU 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
Palace Wood Primary School
St Augustine Academy
West Borough Primary School
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Brunswick House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Maidstone Best Kebab1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- League Of Friends0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Pippin0.9 km
- Cafe @ Plus One0.8 km
- Deli Marche0.8 km
- ISS Facility Services0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Walnut Tree1.0 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
- Kenward Road0.1 km
- Kenward Road0.1 km
- Shaftesbury Drive middle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AU · Data under Open Government Licence