The ME16 8JT postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME16 8JT area, explore the ME16 8JT Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME16 8JT area, visit the ME16 8JT House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME16 |
| Ward | Fant |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Barming |
| 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 | 15755 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Households in terraces and flats / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Londis, Retailers - Other
Address: Milton Store, 1 Milton Street, Maidstone, ME16 8JT
The Sandwich Bar, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 3 Milton Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JT
The nearest places is Upper Fant(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Clare Park(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone West(0.75 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.60 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 8AH (0.13 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.27 mi) | Details |
| St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0JP (0.38 mi) | Details |
| West Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME16 8TL (0.41 mi) | Details |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstonePrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0LB (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Jubilee Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME16 8PF (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Bower Grove SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 4-16 | ME16 8NL (0.47 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School MaidstonePrimary, Outstanding | 5-7 | ME16 8ER (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME16 8ER (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 6QN (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Brunswick House Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0QQ (0.83 mi) | Details |
| The Maplesden Noakes SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0TJ (0.98 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME16 0SF (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.52 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bower mount medical practiceActive1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent | 01622756721 | ME16 8AX |
| blackthornActiveblackthorn medical centre, st andrews road, barming, maidstone, kent | 01622726277 | ME16 9AN |
| 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 |
The population of ME168JT is 290 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: Below 14 (2236), Between 25 to 34 (1671), and Between 35 to 44 (1632).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 175 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 56.
Regarding education, 69 adults have Level 4, while 40 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (365), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (211).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (158), followed by No religion (96).
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 (54) followed by Routine occupations (43), and Small employers and own account workers (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (619), and 173 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1307) and Middle East and Asia (134).