The ME16 0BL postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME16 0BL area, explore the ME16 0BL Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME16 |
| Ward | Bridge |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Maidstone West |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Maidstone |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Bridge |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Maidstone and The Weald |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 19154 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Households in terraces and flats / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Allington(0.67 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Grace Avenue Bottom(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone Barracks(0.53 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(21.49 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0TJ (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME16 0SF (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Brunswick House Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0QQ (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Palace Wood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME16 0AB (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Allington Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 5-11 | ME16 0PG (0.57 mi) | Details |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstonePrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0LB (0.73 mi) | Details |
| North Borough Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME14 2BP (0.79 mi) | Details |
| St Paul's Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-7 | ME14 2BS (0.80 mi) | Details |
| St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0JP (0.84 mi) | Details |
| MEPA ACADEMYSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME14 1PF (0.86 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.67 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bower mount medical practiceActive1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent | 01622756721 | ME16 8AX |
| brewer streetActive4 brewer street, maidstone, kent | 01622755419 | ME14 1RU |
| the vine medical centreActivethe vine medical centre, 13 tonbridge road, maidstone, kent | 01622754898 | ME16 8RL |
The population of ME160BL is 349 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (2379), Below 14 (2151), and Between 35 to 44 (2031).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 297 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 90 adults have Level 4, while 47 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (560), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (394).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (184), followed by No religion (140).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71) followed by Intermediate occupations (50), and Small employers and own account workers (40).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (925), and 378 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1985) and European Union EU-8 (140).