ME16 0BE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Hubert Walter Drive, 0.5km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME16 0BE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00186831 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUBERT WALTER DRIVE, ME16 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUBERT WALTER DRIVE, ME16 0BE.
429
29
£ 54,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ME16 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0BE. The average age is 29.1. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 108,750
5 sales · Mean £ 125,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME16 0BE is above average at 118 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
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Funky Feast0.7 km
- Mr Bigs0.7 km
- Notorious BRG0.7 km
- The Old Boat Cafe0.3 km
- Total Jerk0.7 km
- + 125 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Asda Living (Cafe)0.2 km
- Belal Halal Butcher0.5 km
- Demelza Trading Ltd0.8 km
- Everest Cash And Carry0.6 km
- Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.8 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.5 km
- Grange Moor Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
- Rock House Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.4 km
- Maidstone Snooker Club0.2 km
- Society Rooms0.5 km
- The Muggleton Inn0.6 km
- Century Club0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.1 km
- London Cash And Carry0.6 km
- Costcutter Maidstone0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.7 km
- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Marino's0.6 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.7 km
- River Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks0.2 km
- Maidstone East0.5 km
- Maidstone West0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Maidstone Barracks Rail Station0.2 km
- Maidstone Barracks Rail Station0.2 km
- Maidstone Barracks Rail Station0.2 km
- Maidstone Barracks Railway Station0.2 km
- Buckland Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160BE · Data under Open Government Licence