The ME16 8RJ postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME16 8RJ area, explore the ME16 8RJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME16 8RJ area, visit the ME16 8RJ 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 | 15904 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
The Gurkha Kitchen, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Station Approach, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ
The nearest places is Maidstone(0.26 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Maidstone West Railway Station(0.00 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone West(0.01 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.15 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 (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME16 8ER (0.27 mi) | Details |
| MEPA ACADEMYSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME14 1PF (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 6QN (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Brunswick House Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0QQ (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME16 0SF (0.65 mi) | Details |
| South Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 6TL (0.67 mi) | Details |
| The Maplesden Noakes SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0TJ (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME15 7BT (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 8AH (0.79 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.83 mi) | Details |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstonePrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0LB (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East BoroughPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME14 5DX (0.85 mi) | Details |
| St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 0JP (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Invicta Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME14 5DS (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE VINE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.05 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 |
| the college practiceActivethe college practice, 50-52 college road, maidstone, kent | 01622752345 | ME15 6SB |
| bower mount medical practiceActive1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent | 01622756721 | ME16 8AX |
| brewer streetActive4 brewer street, maidstone, kent | 01622755419 | ME14 1RU |
The population of ME168RJ is 464 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 341 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 49.
Regarding education, 114 adults have Does not apply, while 68 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (460), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (280).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (217), followed by Christian (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 (66) followed by Routine occupations (60), and Semi-routine occupations (57).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (708), and 164 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1158) and European Union EU-8 (166).