London Road is in Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME16 0HA is located in the Palace Wood 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 0HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME16 0RX, ME16 0DD, ME16 0BX, ME16 0DB, ME16 0BY, ME16 0RA, ME16 0DF, ME16 0AA, ME16 0RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME16 0HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 0HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 26.4% | 23.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 59.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 55.1% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 28.4% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 94.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.3% lower than the Allington & Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Allington & Bridge and the 30th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2026-02-04 | £420,000 |
| 173 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-01-16 | £528,234 |
| 177 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-12-08 | £541,273 |
| 149 London Road, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-11-30 | £295,951 |
| Flat 4 147A London Road, Maidstone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-12-12 | £149,553 |
ME16 0HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Wood Junior School Talbot Road , ME16 0HB | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Wood Infant School Talbot Road , Allington ME16 0HB | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Wood Primary School Ash Grove , Allington ME16 0AB | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | - not rated | 584 yd | Foundation 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 | - not rated | 885 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shernold School Hill Place , Queens Avenue ME16 0ER | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Maidstone Springfield House, Sandling Road , ME14 2LP | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Institute of Art & Design Oakwood Park , ME16 8AG | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Cafe | St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove | 248 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church Hall | Poplar Grove, Maidstone | 282 yd | |
| Aunt Sally's | 17 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 399 yd | |
| The Pippin | 78 London Road, Maidstone | 631 yd | |
| 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group | Nhs Supplies, 20/20 Industrial Estate | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House | Sir Thomas Wyatt, London Road | 804 yd | |
| Welcome Gym | Leafy Lane, Maidstone | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taksim Mezze And Grill | 99 London Road, Maidstone | 313 yd | |
| Humphrey's Of Allington | 10 - 11 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 399 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 1 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 London Road, Maidstone | 252 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Mid Kent Shopping Centre | 396 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palace Wood Primary ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Giddyhorn Recreation Ground GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION GIDDYHORN LANE PAVILION POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Allington Primary School HILDENBOROUGH CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| The Orchard Ground Castle Road | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| The Maplesden Noakes School GREAT BUCKLAND | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Maidstone) BUCKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 yd |
| Maidstone Grammar School For Girls BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.