Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

STERLING AVENUE, ME16 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STERLING AVENUE, ME16 0AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 0AX 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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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0AX combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£392k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £392k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ME16 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Sterling Avenue, 1.1km from Cherry Orchard in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0AX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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: Average house prices are around £392k. 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 0AX 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 0AX. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 364,000

3 sales · Mean £ 362,166

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

ME16 0AX 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils0.4 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils0.6 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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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.8 km
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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine Academy

Good757 pupils0.9 km
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Oakwood Park Grammar School

Good1110 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • McColls0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Maidstone Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Welcome Gym0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Pausa Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The Pippin0.6 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.9 km
  • ISS Facility Services1.0 km
  • Oaks And Maples Mid Kent College0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Humphrey's Of Allington0.9 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • Taksim Mezze And Grill0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks1.1 km
  • Maidstone West1.5 km
  • Barming1.5 km

Bus Stops

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