ME16 0DE is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Grove, 1.4km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME16, ME16 0DE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00123477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0DE.
345
42
£ 56,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0DE 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 0DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 0DE. The average age is 42.2. 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
Detached
£ 466,000
3 sales · Mean £ 488,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0DE has low crime rates — 13 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
Palace Wood Primary School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Allington Primary School
The Maplesden Noakes School
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Maidstone Bowls Club0.9 km
- Welcome Gym0.8 km
- Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop0.8 km
- The Pippin0.5 km
- Aunt Sally's0.6 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.0 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.6 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks1.1 km
- Barming1.4 km
- Maidstone East1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Grove0.0 km
- Ash Grove0.0 km
- Riverhead Close0.2 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.2 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160DE · Data under Open Government Licence