Postcode ME16 0GB (Maidstone)

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The postcode ME16 0GB is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. ME16 0GB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

ME16 0GB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ME16 0GB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to ME16 0GB is Waterside Gate which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Maidstone Barracks Railway Station and is 163 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone Barracks Rail Station, 167 m away.

The closest primary school to ME16 0GB (for ages 11 and under) is Brunswick House Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 28, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on May 20, 2009 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of ME16 0GB is Maidstone Snooker Club and is 119 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 18, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fantastic Chicken and is 355 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 2, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 36.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for ME16 0GB is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME16 0GB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to ME16 0GB, and the approximate distance away.

Waterside Gate 47 m
James Whathan Way 207 m
Lesley Place 210 m
Scotney Gardens 256 m
Mckenzie Court 281 m
Hubert Walter Drive 303 m
Fairmeadow 309 m
Buckland Hill 323 m
Staceys Street 323 m
St Peter's Street 394 m
Buckland Road 406 m
St Faith's Street 409 m
Sandling Road 466 m
B2012 705 m
Royal Engineers' Road 1.11 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode ME16 0GB

Introduction December 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME16 0GB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Outstanding
(May 20, 2009)
335 m
Brunswick House Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
457 m
The Maplesden Noakes School Good
(November 14, 2018)
487 m
MEPA Academy Limited 524 m
North Borough Junior School Good
(July 17, 2018)
939 m
St Paul's Infant School Good
(January 15, 2020)
1.02 km
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Good
(March 14, 2018)
1.16 km
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Outstanding
(January 29, 2014)
1.16 km
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Good
(October 14, 2021)
1.3 km
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Good
(September 18, 2018)
1.35 km
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2019)
1.44 km
St Simon Stock Catholic School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.47 km
Invicta Grammar School Outstanding
(September 21, 2012)
1.51 km
St Augustine Academy Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.55 km
Oakwood Park Grammar School Good
(February 7, 2019)
1.6 km
Palace Wood Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
1.62 km
Valley Park School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.72 km
Maidstone Grammar School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.77 km
Allington Primary School 1.78 km
South Borough Primary School Good
(January 17, 2018)
1.78 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME16 0GB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maidstone Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 18, 2011
119 m
Cheeky Dino's Play Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 16, 2021
127 m
Foodstock Bul Importers/Exporters 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
127 m
The Social Climber Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 12, 2020
127 m
Riverside Bar And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 18, 2021
127 m
SD Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
158 m
The Corner Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 19, 2007
184 m
Passengers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 18, 2019
213 m
Mumma's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
263 m
Beezoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 8, 2010
302 m
Maidstone Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 24, 2019
321 m
IFG At Maidstone Grammar School For Girls School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 23, 2019
335 m
Everest Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
July 28, 2017
355 m
Fantastic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 2, 2021
355 m
Miller & Carter Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
355 m
The Dragoon Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
355 m
Asda Living (Cafe) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 26, 2021
369 m
TK Maxx / Homesense Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
369 m
Travelodge Hotels Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 23, 2021
369 m
Wickes Building Supplies Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 17, 2021
369 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME16 0GB - Data from Apr 2022

Maidstone Barracks Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Maidstone East Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 349 m
Kent History and Library Centre Bus Stop/Station 354 m
Maidstone East Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 360 m
Staceys Street Bus Stop/Station 361 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 328 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Taxi Rank 342 m
King Street Taxi Rank 789 m
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station Rail 167 m
Maidstone Barracks Rail Station Rail 177 m
Maidstone East Rail Station Rail 298 m
London Southend Airport Air 34.89 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 46.41 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 49.28 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME16 0GB - Data from Dec 2021

Middle Quarry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Springfield Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Palace Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Oak Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Cuckoo Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Lock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Upper Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Dove Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km
Bydews Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Dovehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Lower Fullingpits Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Hockers Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME16 0GB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 36 Mbps 36.9 Mbps 58.59 Mbps
Upload 9.6 Mbps 11.3 Mbps 19.11 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21.3 8.7
30-300 Mbps 100% 43.6 12.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 179,922 kWh - mean 13,840 kWh : median 12,168 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

13 meters consuming 51,733 kWh - mean 3,979 kWh : median 3,165 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for ME16 0GB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.27818400
Longitude 0.51603800
OS Easting 575581
OS Northing 0156233
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19154
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Maidstone and The Weald
County Electorial Division Maidstone Central ED
Electoral Ward Bridge
Local Authority District Maidstone
Region / Government Office Region South East
European Electoral Region South East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Kent and Medway

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000110
Travel To Work Area Medway

NHS

NHS England Region South East
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
West Kent
Cancer Alliance Kent and Medway
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South East Coast
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Kent and Medway
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Kent and Medway CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Maidstone BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33043064
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Maidstone 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Maidstone 006B
Output Area / Small Area 5A3