ME16 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Beech Drive, 1.2km 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 0AH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k. 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 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00123479 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH DRIVE, ME16 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH DRIVE, ME16 0AH.
317
47
£ 56,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0AH 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 0AH's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £432k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £432k 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 0AH. 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
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
7 sales · Mean £ 403,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0AH has low crime rates — 14 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
Brunswick House Primary School
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
St Augustine Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Pippin0.8 km
- Aunt Sally's0.7 km
- ISS Facility Services1.0 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barming1.2 km
- Maidstone Barracks1.4 km
- Maidstone West1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Crescent0.1 km
- Sycamore Crescent0.2 km
- Ash Grove0.3 km
- Kenward Road0.3 km
- Ash Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AH · Data under Open Government Licence