ME16 0BP is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For families considering a move, ME16 0BP represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00123557 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME16 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME16 0BP.
345
42
£ 54,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0BP 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 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0BP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0BP has low crime rates — 20 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
Allington Primary School
Brunswick House Primary School
Palace Wood Primary School
St Paul's Infant School
North Borough Junior School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
- Oh Sugar Sugar0.6 km
- Shell Service Station0.8 km
- Ringlestone Farm Shop0.5 km
- Ringlestone Post Office0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Flower Pot0.9 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.9 km
- Welcome Gym0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group0.8 km
- Aunt Sally's0.8 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.9 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.8 km
- Tuesday Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks1.1 km
- Maidstone East1.3 km
- Maidstone West1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.3 km
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.3 km
- Calder Road Corner0.3 km
- Stockbury Drive0.3 km
- Stockbury Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160BP · Data under Open Government Licence