The ME16 8DN postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME16 8DN area, explore the ME16 8DN Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME16 8DN area, visit the ME16 8DN House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME16 |
| Ward | Fant |
| 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 | Fant |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Maidstone and The Weald |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 15622 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Households in terraces and flats / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Coburns Ltd, Retailers - Other
Address: Unit 6, 48A Upper Fant Road, Maidstone, ME16 8DN
Spar, Retailers - Other
Address: 4 - 6 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8DN
The nearest places is Lower Fant(0.20 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is St Michael's Junior School(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone West(0.41 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.45 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School MaidstonePrimary, Outstanding | 5-7 | ME16 8ER (0.14 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME16 8ER (0.14 mi) | Details |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 6QN (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 8AH (0.44 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.53 mi) | Details |
| St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0JP (0.59 mi) | Details |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstonePrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0LB (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Brunswick House Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0QQ (0.69 mi) | Details |
| MEPA ACADEMYSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME14 1PF (0.72 mi) | Details |
| West Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME16 8TL (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Jubilee Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME16 8PF (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME16 0SF (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Bower Grove SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 4-16 | ME16 8NL (0.83 mi) | Details |
| South Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 6TL (0.85 mi) | Details |
| The Maplesden Noakes SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0TJ (0.85 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE VINE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.37 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the vine medical centreActivethe vine medical centre, 13 tonbridge road, maidstone, kent | 01622754898 | ME16 8RL |
| bower mount medical practiceActive1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent | 01622756721 | ME16 8AX |
| the college practiceActivethe college practice, 50-52 college road, maidstone, kent | 01622752345 | ME15 6SB |
| brewer streetActive4 brewer street, maidstone, kent | 01622755419 | ME14 1RU |
| blackthornActiveblackthorn medical centre, st andrews road, barming, maidstone, kent | 01622726277 | ME16 9AN |
The population of ME168DN is 388 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (2379), Below 14 (2151), and Between 35 to 44 (2031).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 287 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 39.
Regarding education, 99 adults have Level 4, while 51 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (407), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (215).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (166), followed by Christian (161).
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 (61) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (48), and Full-time students (43).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (625), and 193 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1406) and European Union EU-8 (93).