Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ROSELEIGH AVENUE, ME16 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSELEIGH AVENUE, ME16 0AR.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME16 0AR 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.

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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME16 0AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £422k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £422k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 36.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME16 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Roseleigh Avenue, 1.0km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0AR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k, up 36.4% 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00123480 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AR. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

5 sales · Mean £ 412,999

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME16 0AR has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils0.5 km
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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine Academy

Good757 pupils0.8 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.8 km
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Oakwood Park Grammar School

Good1110 pupils0.9 km
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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • McColls1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Maidstone Bowls Club1.0 km
  • Welcome Gym0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Pausa Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • The Pippin0.7 km
  • Aunt Sally's1.0 km
  • ISS Facility Services0.9 km
  • Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Humphrey's Of Allington1.0 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
  • Taksim Mezze And Grill0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks1.2 km
  • Maidstone West1.5 km
  • Barming1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Shaftesbury Drive middle0.2 km
  • Shaftesbury Drive middle0.2 km
  • Kenward Road0.2 km
  • Kenward Road0.2 km
  • Sycamore Crescent0.3 km