ME16 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Grace Avenue, 1.1km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME16 0BU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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: Prices average £529k, up 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00123556 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRACE AVENUE, ME16 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRACE AVENUE, ME16 0BU.
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41
£ 54,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0BU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0BU combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£529k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0BU. The average age is 41.4. 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
£ 463,750
6 sales · Mean £ 442,884
Detached
£ 507,500
1 sales · Mean £ 507,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0BU 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
Palace Wood Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Allington Primary School
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
St Simon Stock Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Ringlestone Farm Shop1.0 km
- Ringlestone Post Office1.0 km
- Oh Sugar Sugar0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- McColls0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group0.9 km
- Aunt Sally's0.5 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.5 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.5 km
- Tuesday Cafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.5 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House1.0 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.8 km
- Welcome Gym0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks1.0 km
- Maidstone East1.3 km
- Maidstone West1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.1 km
- Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.1 km
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
- Grace Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160BU · Data under Open Government Licence