ME16 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Buckland Lane, 1.1km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME16 0BH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00123557 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BH.
345
42
£ 54,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0BH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0BH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£455k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0BH. The average age is 42.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 455,000
1 sales · Mean £ 455,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0BH has low crime rates — 18 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
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Brunswick House Primary School
Palace Wood Primary School
Allington Primary School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
North Borough Junior School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Demelza Trading Ltd0.8 km
- Everest Cash And Carry0.9 km
- Namaste Mini Market0.9 km
- Oh Sugar Sugar0.6 km
- Shell Service Station0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Maidstone Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Flower Pot0.8 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.6 km
- Welcome Gym0.5 km
- Brickmakers Arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Riverside Bar And Cafe0.8 km
- The Social Climber Cafe0.9 km
- Aunt Sally's0.8 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.7 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.8 km
- Wok U Like0.8 km
- Fantastic Chicken / The Grill0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks0.8 km
- Maidstone East1.1 km
- Maidstone West1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
- Buckland Lane0.3 km
- Buckland Lane0.3 km
- Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160BH · Data under Open Government Licence