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.
PALMAR ROAD, ME16 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMAR ROAD, ME16 0DL.
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41
£ 54,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Brunswick House Primary School
Palace Wood Primary School
Allington Primary School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
St Simon Stock Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Maidstone Snooker Club1.0 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.7 km
- Welcome Gym0.6 km
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME160DL · Data under Open Government Licence