The ME16 0EL postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME16 |
| Ward | Bridge |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Allington |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Maidstone |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Bridge |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Maidstone and The Weald |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 31770 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Affluent communities / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Cherry Orchard(0.83 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Queen's Avenue(0.15 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone Barracks(0.52 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(21.87 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0QQ (0.31 mi) | Details |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstonePrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0LB (0.35 mi) | Details |
| The Maplesden Noakes SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0TJ (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME16 0SF (0.42 mi) | Details |
| St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0JP (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Palace Wood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME16 0AB (0.48 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 8AH (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Allington Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 5-11 | ME16 0PG (0.69 mi) | Details |
| West Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME16 8TL (0.77 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School MaidstonePrimary, Outstanding | 5-7 | ME16 8ER (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME16 8ER (0.80 mi) | Details |
| MEPA ACADEMYSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME14 1PF (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Bower Grove SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 4-16 | ME16 8NL (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.39 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bower mount medical practiceActive1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent | 01622756721 | ME16 8AX |
| the vine medical centreActivethe vine medical centre, 13 tonbridge road, maidstone, kent | 01622754898 | ME16 8RL |
| brewer streetActive4 brewer street, maidstone, kent | 01622755419 | ME14 1RU |
The population of ME160EL is 504 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1582), Between 75 to 100 (1437), and Between 45 to 54 (1323).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 390 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 33.
Regarding education, 171 adults have Level 4, while 59 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (414), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (252).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (224), followed by No religion (187).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (116) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (81), and Intermediate occupations (53).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (566), and 509 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1553) and Middle East and Asia (154).