Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKLAND LANE, ME16 0BH.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME16 0BH 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0BH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£455k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME16 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Buckland Lane, 1.1km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0BH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME16 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00123557 (shared with 10 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 0BH. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,000

1 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

ME16 0BH has low crime rates — 18 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting9
Other crime5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.3 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.5 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils1.0 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils1.0 km
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North Borough Junior School

Good329 pupils1.2 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Demelza Trading Ltd0.8 km
  • Everest Cash And Carry0.9 km
  • Namaste Mini Market0.9 km
  • Oh Sugar Sugar0.6 km
  • Shell Service Station0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Maidstone Snooker Club0.8 km
  • The Flower Pot0.8 km
  • Maidstone Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Welcome Gym0.5 km
  • Brickmakers Arms0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Riverside Bar And Cafe0.8 km
  • The Social Climber Cafe0.9 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.8 km
  • St Nicholas Church Hall0.7 km
  • Thompsons Pie And Mash0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • BareGrill / The Mango Tree0.8 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Ola Amigos Grill / Dessert King0.8 km
  • Wok U Like0.8 km
  • Fantastic Chicken / The Grill0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks0.8 km
  • Maidstone East1.1 km
  • Maidstone West1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
  • Grace Avenue Bottom0.2 km
  • Buckland Lane0.3 km
  • Buckland Lane0.3 km
  • Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.4 km