Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, ME16 0DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

345

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME16 0DF 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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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0DF combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£470k 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 0DF is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Grove, 1.3km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME16 0DF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00123477 (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 0DF. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 459,500

4 sales · Mean £ 473,500

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

ME16 0DF has low crime rates — 19 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Palace Wood Primary School

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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The Maplesden Noakes School

Good1287 pupils0.7 km
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Allington Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.7 km
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Brunswick House Primary School

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1186 pupils0.8 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision

Good0 pupils1.0 km
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St Simon Stock Catholic School

Good1131 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Corner Shop1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • McColls0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Maidstone Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Welcome Gym0.7 km
  • Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Pausa Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • The Pippin0.4 km
  • Aunt Sally's0.5 km
  • St Nicholas Church Hall0.2 km
  • Thompsons Pie And Mash0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Humphrey's Of Allington0.5 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
  • Taksim Mezze And Grill0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maidstone Barracks1.1 km
  • Maidstone East1.5 km
  • Barming1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverhead Close0.0 km
  • Riverhead Close0.0 km
  • Grace Avenue0.1 km
  • Grace Avenue0.1 km
  • Grace Avenue Tesco Express0.1 km