London Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 0DR is located in the Allington & Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidstone and The Weald. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 0YW, ME16 0EN, ME16 0LY, ME16 0YU, ME16 0EB, ME16 0EW, ME16 0BG, ME16 0EH, ME16 0EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME16 0DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 54.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME16 0DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 21.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 17.7% | 15.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 44.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 16% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 43.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.9% | 81% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 81.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 81.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.2% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Sweet Briar Court, 80 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-12-05 | £241,474 |
| Flat 11 Sweet Briar Court, 80 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-10 | £257,947 |
| Flat 10 Sweet Briar Court, 80 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2022-01-05 | £245,319 |
| Flat 2 Sweet Briar Court, 80 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-05-13 | £261,256 |
| Flat 9 Sweet Briar Court, 80 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-12-21 | £239,843 |
ME16 0DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME16 0DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Primary School Leafy Lane , ME16 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Queen's Road , ME16 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Borough Junior School Peel Street , ME14 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 876 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowfields Academy Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pippin | 78 London Road, Maidstone | 2 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, London Road | 444 yd | |
| Tuesday Cafe | St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove | 545 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church Hall | Poplar Grove, Maidstone | 575 yd | |
| Riverside Bar And Cafe | Freedom Fitness, Mill Meadow | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Gym | Leafy Lane, Maidstone | 444 yd | |
| Maidstone Bowls Club | Buckland Road, Maidstone | 473 yd | |
| Maidstone Snooker Club | Buckland Hill, Maidstone | 734 yd | |
| The White Horse | 46 London Road, Maidstone | 958 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | 96 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taksim Mezze And Grill | 99 London Road, Maidstone | 320 yd | |
| Humphrey's Of Allington | 10 - 11 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 985 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 1 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 985 yd | |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab | 53 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 1,004 yd | |
| Maidstone Tandoori | 48 Sandling Road, Maidstone | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 London Road, Maidstone | 392 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | St Peters Street, Maidstone | 859 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Mid Kent Shopping Centre | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| The Gallagher Stadium THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THE GALLAGHER STADIUM JAMES WHATMAN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 795 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Maidstone ST. PETERS STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Palace Wood Primary ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.