Postcode report
ME16 0AY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ME16 0AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME16 0AY is a postcode in Palace Wood, Maidstone, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME16 0AY, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME16 0AY are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ME16 0AY is based on Maidstone 003 Census 2021. It covers 9,753 residents, 3,082 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near ME16 0AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £254k from 178 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME16 0AY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME16 0AY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ME16 0AY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ME16 0AY
Is ME16 0AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ME16 0AY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ME16 0AY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ME16 0AY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ME16 0AY?
LocaleIQ matched ME16 0AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME16 0AY?
The latest median sold price is £254k based on 178 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME16 0AY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.