ME16 0DN is a safe, established residential area on Palmar Road, 1.2km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME16, ME16 0DN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £448k, down 34.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00123557 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMAR ROAD, ME16 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMAR ROAD, ME16 0DN.
345
42
£ 54,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0DN 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
No single demographic signal dominates ME16 0DN — age 42, 92% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £448k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0DN. 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
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
£ 435,500
10 sales · Mean £ 444,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0DN has low crime rates — 19 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
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Demelza Trading Ltd1.0 km
- Oh Sugar Sugar0.8 km
- Shell Service Station0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Maidstone Snooker Club0.9 km
- The Flower Pot1.0 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.7 km
- Welcome Gym0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Riverside Bar And Cafe0.9 km
- The Social Climber Cafe1.0 km
- 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group1.0 km
- Aunt Sally's0.7 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks0.9 km
- Maidstone East1.2 km
- Maidstone West1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Buckland Lane0.2 km
- Buckland Lane0.2 km
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
- Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
- Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160DN · Data under Open Government Licence