ME16 0AW is an active urban area on Peacock Mews, 0.5km from Maidstone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME16 0AW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00123550 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEACOCK MEWS, ME16 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACOCK MEWS, ME16 0AW.
462
36
£ 54,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME16 0AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £257k. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0AW. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 247,250
14 sales · Mean £ 242,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME16 0AW is above average at 123 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
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Brunswick House Primary School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
The Maplesden Noakes School
St Augustine Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Funky Feast0.5 km
- Mr Bigs0.5 km
- Notorious BRG0.5 km
- The Old Boat Cafe0.3 km
- Total Jerk0.5 km
- + 126 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Asda Living (Cafe)0.2 km
- Belal Halal Butcher0.4 km
- Everest Cash And Carry0.9 km
- Kate's Hampers (Unit 1004)0.5 km
- Namaste Mini Market0.9 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Thyme Restaurant & Bar At Premier Inn0.2 km
- Grange Moor Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
- Rock House Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Drakes Cork And Cask/Edi's Diner0.4 km
- Maidstone Snooker Club0.5 km
- Society Rooms0.7 km
- The Muggleton Inn0.6 km
- Century Club0.7 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- London Cash And Carry0.7 km
- Costcutter Maidstone0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Marino's0.3 km
- Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.9 km
- River Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone West0.3 km
- Maidstone Barracks0.5 km
- Maidstone East0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Place0.1 km
- Bedford Place0.1 km
- Rocky Hill0.2 km
- Maidstone West Railway Station0.2 km
- Maidstone West Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160AW · Data under Open Government Licence