The ME16 8AX postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME16 8AX area, explore the ME16 8AX Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME16 8AX area, visit the ME16 8AX House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME16 |
| Ward | Bridge |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Maidstone West |
| 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 | This area ranks 10747 out of 32844, placing it in the least deprived 67.3% of areas. |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Highly qualified professionals / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Professional home-workers in outer suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Bower Croft Residential Home, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: 5 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AX
bower mount medical practice Contact: 01622 756721
Address: 1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent, ME16 8AX
The nearest places is Upper Fant(0.57 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bower Mount Road(0.16 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone Barracks(0.40 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.10 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 (0.32 mi) | Details |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstonePrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0LB (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME16 8ER (0.41 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School MaidstonePrimary, Outstanding | 5-7 | ME16 8ER (0.41 mi) | Details |
| St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0JP (0.45 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME16 0SF (0.47 mi) | Details |
| The Maplesden Noakes SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0TJ (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 8AH (0.49 mi) | Details |
| MEPA ACADEMYSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME14 1PF (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 6QN (0.67 mi) | Details |
| West Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME16 8TL (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Palace Wood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME16 0AB (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Bower Grove SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 4-16 | ME16 8NL (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Jubilee Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME16 8PF (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.00 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 |
| the college practiceActivethe college practice, 50-52 college road, maidstone, kent | 01622752345 | ME15 6SB |
| brewer streetActive4 brewer street, maidstone, kent | 01622755419 | ME14 1RU |
The population of ME168AX is 444 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 45 to 49 (43), Between 40 to 44 (36), and Between 50 to 54 (33).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 350 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 38.
Regarding education, 149 adults have Level 4, while 49 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (89), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (44).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (197), followed by No religion (193).
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 (84) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71), and Small employers and own account workers (40).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (146), and 80 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (379) and Middle East and Asia (25).