Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

PALMAR ROAD, ME16 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMAR ROAD, ME16 0DL.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME16 0DL 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME16 0DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £463k, 90% 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. Property prices are trending up 24.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME16 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Palmar Road, 1.1km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0DL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k, up 24.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00123556 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0DL. 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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 412,000

10 sales · Mean £ 425,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME16 0DL 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.5 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.6 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.8 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils1.0 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Maidstone Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Maidstone Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Welcome Gym0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Riverside Bar And Cafe1.0 km
  • 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group1.0 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.6 km
  • St Nicholas Church Hall0.5 km
  • Thompsons Pie And Mash0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Oh Sugar Sugar0.8 km
  • Shell Service Station1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • The Corner Shop0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Humphrey's Of Allington0.6 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
  • Taksim Mezze And Grill0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks0.9 km
  • Maidstone East1.3 km
  • Maidstone West1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
  • Buckland Lane0.2 km