Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BJ.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME16 0BJ 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME16 0BJ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £470k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME16 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Buckland Lane, 1.2km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00123557 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0BJ. 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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

9 sales · Mean £ 442,555

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME16 0BJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.3 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.5 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.5 km
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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.9 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry1.0 km
  • Namaste Mini Market1.0 km
  • Oh Sugar Sugar0.7 km
  • Shell Service Station0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Maidstone Snooker Club0.8 km
  • The Flower Pot0.9 km
  • Maidstone Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Welcome Gym0.5 km
  • Miller & Carter1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Riverside Bar And Cafe0.8 km
  • The Social Climber Cafe0.9 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.8 km
  • St Nicholas Church Hall0.5 km
  • Thompsons Pie And Mash0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • BareGrill / The Mango Tree1.0 km
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King1.0 km
  • Wok U Like1.0 km
  • Fantastic Chicken / The Grill1.0 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks0.8 km
  • Maidstone East1.1 km
  • Maidstone West1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckland Lane0.2 km
  • Buckland Lane0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.3 km