ME16 0DH is a sought-after residential area on Chipstead Close, 1.4km from Allington in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Allington ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME16, ME16 0DH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 10.8% 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00123477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHIPSTEAD CLOSE, ME16 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIPSTEAD CLOSE, ME16 0DH.
345
42
£ 56,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME16 0DH 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME16 0DH combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£352k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME16 0DH. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 347,000
9 sales · Mean £ 344,883
Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME16 0DH has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Palace Wood Primary School
The Maplesden Noakes School
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Allington Primary School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
St Simon Stock Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Maidstone Snooker Club1.0 km
- Maidstone Bowls Club0.7 km
- Welcome Gym0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- McColls0.6 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Aunt Sally's0.7 km
- St Nicholas Church Hall0.2 km
- Thompsons Pie And Mash0.6 km
- Tuesday Cafe0.2 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Humphrey's Of Allington0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Taksim Mezze And Grill0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidstone Barracks1.0 km
- Maidstone East1.4 km
- Maidstone West1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Riverhead Close0.1 km
- Riverhead Close0.2 km
- Ash Grove0.2 km
- Ash Grove0.2 km
- Grace Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME160DH · Data under Open Government Licence