ME16 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Hyde Road, 1.1km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME16, ME16 0BL offers 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k, down 17.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00123557 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYDE ROAD, ME16 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDE ROAD, ME16 0BL.
345
42
£ 54,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0BL 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 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £392k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0BL. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 392,000
2 sales · Mean £ 392,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0BL has low crime rates — 17 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
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
North Borough Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
- Everest Cash And Carry1.0 km
- Namaste Mini Market1.0 km
- Ringlestone Farm Shop0.8 km
- Ringlestone Post Office0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Maidstone Snooker Club0.9 km
- Miller & Carter1.0 km
- The Flower Pot0.9 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.7 km
- Welcome Gym0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Riverside Bar And Cafe0.9 km
- The Social Climber Cafe1.0 km
- Cheeky Dino's Play Centre1.0 km
- SD Catering0.9 km
- 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.9 km
- Wok U Like0.9 km
- Maidstone Tandoori0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks0.9 km
- Maidstone East1.2 km
- Maidstone West1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.1 km
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.1 km
- Buckland Lane0.3 km
- Buckland Lane0.3 km
- Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160BL · Data under Open Government Licence