ME16 0DQ is a sought-after residential area on Keswick Drive, 1.0km 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 0DQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00123460 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KESWICK DRIVE, ME16 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESWICK DRIVE, ME16 0DQ.
312
48
£ 56,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0DQ 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.
Area Character
ME16 0DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0DQ. The average age is 47.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 475,000
2 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Semi-Detached
£ 349,995
3 sales · Mean £ 344,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0DQ has low crime rates — 10 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
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Palace Wood Primary School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
West Borough Primary School
St Augustine Academy
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Allington Primary School
Oakwood Park Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Pippin0.9 km
- Aunt Sally's0.9 km
- Cafe @ Plus One0.9 km
- Deli Marche0.9 km
- ISS Facility Services0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- League Of Friends0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barming1.2 km
- Maidstone Barracks1.4 km
- Maidstone West1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kenward Road0.1 km
- Kenward Road0.1 km
- Hazelwood Drive0.1 km
- Hazelwood Drive0.2 km
- The Weavers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160DQ · Data under Open Government Licence