Postcode ME16 0LU is located in an urban city, within the Allington & Bridge area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Allington area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Allington is £65,502 per year. The median sale price in Allington & Bridge is £325,000 (around £378 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £198,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ringlestone Park.
Allington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,386 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Allington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Allington is £65,502 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from ME16 0LU.
Allington near ME16 0LU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ringlestone Park | Small | Walking directions to Ringlestone Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £378 per square foot) in Allington & Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £460,500 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £365,000 | £472 |
| Terraced | 18 | £295,000 | £390 |
| Flats | 25 | £174,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £407,495 | £154,000 | £319,995 | £262,500 |
| 2017 | £452,498 | £135,500 | £319,995 | £256,998 |
| 2018 | £442,995 | £135,000 | £305,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £357,000 | £145,000 | £317,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £148,500 | £300,000 | £257,500 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £160,000 | £332,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £700,000 | £185,000 | £372,500 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £169,250 | £375,000 | £302,500 |
| 2024 | £443,500 | £165,000 | £370,000 | £298,000 |
| 2025 | £422,500 | £150,000 | £375,000 | £297,500 |
| 2026 | £483,000 | £175,000 | £360,000 | £288,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £338 | £255 | £354 | £329 |
| 2017 | £346 | £278 | £340 | £369 |
| 2018 | £359 | £281 | £407 | £351 |
| 2019 | £370 | £275 | £385 | £363 |
| 2020 | £378 | £252 | £383 | £389 |
| 2021 | £376 | £269 | £403 | £361 |
| 2022 | £401 | £281 | £431 | £400 |
| 2023 | £465 | £273 | £437 | £386 |
| 2024 | £398 | £295 | £457 | £335 |
| 2025 | £439 | £262 | £451 | £337 |
| 2026 | £398 | £250 | £477 | £390 |
There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME16 0LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 1, White Cottages, Forstal Road, Maidstone, ME14 3AR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £310,000 |
In the ME16 0LU postcode area, located within Allington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Allington Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Palace Wood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2017. |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME16 0LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Elizabeth Rodwell
Allington & Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Stuart Jeffery
Allington & Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME16 0LU records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around ME16 0LU in Allington & Bridge is £325,000 (about £378 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to ME16 0LU, including Allington Primary School (Outstanding) and Palace Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
ME16 0LU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,386 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Maidstone and Malling covering ME16 0LU is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rachel Elizabeth Rodwell (Green Party) and Stuart Jeffery (Green Party).