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.
BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BJ.
345
42
£ 54,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
St Simon Stock Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME160BJ · Data under Open Government Licence