ME16 0AA is a sought-after residential area on Ash Grove, 1.4km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME16, ME16 0AA offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £473k, down 12.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00123473 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH GROVE, ME16 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, ME16 0AA.
286
46
£ 56,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME16 0AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £473k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AA. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
13 sales · Mean £ 448,269
Terraced
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Detached
£ 393,450
1 sales · Mean £ 393,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0AA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Palace Wood Primary School
Allington Primary School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
The Maplesden Noakes School
Brunswick House Primary School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Welcome Gym1.0 km
- Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop0.9 km
- The Pippin0.7 km
- Aunt Sally's0.5 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.2 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.5 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barming1.3 km
- Maidstone Barracks1.3 km
- Maidstone East1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Ash Grove0.2 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.2 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.2 km
- Grace Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AA · Data under Open Government Licence