Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

LONDON ROAD, ME16 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, ME16 0DP.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME16 0DP 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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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME16 0DP — age 42, 92% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME16 0DP is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 1.3km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0DP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00123557 (shared with 10 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 0DP. 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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 376,666

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

ME16 0DP has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.4 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.6 km
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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.9 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Maidstone Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Maidstone Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Welcome Gym0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Riverside Bar And Cafe0.9 km
  • The Social Climber Cafe1.0 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.7 km
  • St Nicholas Church Hall0.4 km
  • Thompsons Pie And Mash0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Oh Sugar Sugar0.9 km
  • Shell Service Station1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • The Corner Shop0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Humphrey's Of Allington0.7 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
  • Taksim Mezze And Grill0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks0.9 km
  • Maidstone East1.2 km
  • Maidstone West1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckland Lane0.1 km
  • Buckland Lane0.1 km
  • Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Riverhead Close0.2 km