ME16 0DR is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 1.3km from Maidstone 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 0DR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 4.2% year-on-year. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00123560 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, ME16 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, ME16 0DR.
422
52
£ 56,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
ME16 0DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £241k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0DR. The average age is 51.6. 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
Flat
£ 213,250
12 sales · Mean £ 220,500
Detached
£ 674,000
1 sales · Mean £ 674,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0DR has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
The Maplesden Noakes School
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Palace Wood Primary School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Allington Primary School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Asda Living (Cafe)0.9 km
- Demelza Trading Ltd0.9 km
- Everest Cash And Carry0.9 km
- Namaste Mini Market0.9 km
- TK Maxx / Homesense1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Maidstone Snooker Club0.7 km
- The Flower Pot0.9 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.4 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- Welcome Gym0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Riverside Bar And Cafe0.7 km
- The Social Climber Cafe0.8 km
- Aunt Sally's0.9 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.5 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.9 km
- Wok U Like0.9 km
- Fantastic Chicken / The Grill0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks0.6 km
- Maidstone East1.0 km
- Maidstone West1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Buckland Lane0.1 km
- Buckland Lane0.1 km
- London Road Retail Park0.1 km
- London Road Retail Park0.2 km
- Queen's Avenue0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: ME160DR · Data under Open Government Licence