ME16 0AG is a sought-after residential area on Sycamore Crescent, 1.3km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME16 0AG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00123479 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE CRESCENT, ME16 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE CRESCENT, ME16 0AG.
317
47
£ 56,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0AG 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME16 0AG's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £450k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £450k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AG. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
5 sales · Mean £ 401,000
Detached
£ 499,995
1 sales · Mean £ 499,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0AG has low crime rates — 16 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
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Allington Primary School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
The Maplesden Noakes School
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Welcome Gym0.9 km
- Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop0.9 km
- The Pippin0.7 km
- Aunt Sally's0.6 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.1 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.6 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks1.3 km
- Barming1.3 km
- Maidstone East1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Crescent0.1 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.1 km
- Ash Grove0.2 km
- Ash Grove0.2 km
- Kenward Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AG · Data under Open Government Licence