Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

LONDON ROAD, ME16 0DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

422

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME16 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.3 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.4 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.4 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils0.7 km
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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils1.1 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
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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