ME16 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Grove, 0.9km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME16 0AJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, down 14.0% 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00123482 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0AJ.
293
48
£ 56,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0AJ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME16 0AJ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £436k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £436k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AJ. The average age is 48.4. 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
£ 381,500
16 sales · Mean £ 379,031
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0AJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Palace Wood Primary School
West Borough Primary School
St Augustine Academy
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Brunswick House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Food Warehouse By Iceland1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- McColls1.0 km
- League Of Friends0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Pippin0.9 km
- Aunt Sally's1.0 km
- Cafe @ Plus One0.8 km
- Deli Marche0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Humphrey's Of Allington1.0 km
- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barming1.3 km
- Maidstone Barracks1.4 km
- Maidstone West1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kenward Road0.0 km
- Kenward Road0.1 km
- Hazelwood Drive0.1 km
- Hazelwood Drive0.1 km
- The Weavers0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AJ · Data under Open Government Licence