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The postcode ME16 0GS is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. ME16 0GS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME16 0GS is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.3 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 0GS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to ME16 0GS is Greyfriars Close which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queen's Avenue and is 84 m away. The closest railway station is Maidstone Barracks Rail Station, 590 m away.
The closest primary school to ME16 0GS (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 The Maplesden Noakes School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 14, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of ME16 0GS is Welcome Gym and is 232 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 27, 2003. The nearest takeaway food is available from Taksim Mezze And Grill and is 468 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 51.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.5 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 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ME16 0GS is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME16 0GS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME16 0GS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME16 0GS
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME16 0GS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 271 m |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 393 m |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 480 m |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 687 m |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 838 m |
| St Augustine Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 969 m |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 977 m |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| MEPA Academy Limited | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.13 km | |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 1.15 km |
| Allington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.27 km | |
| West Borough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| North Borough Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| St Paul's Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.57 km |
| Bower Grove School | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (September 19, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| Jubilee Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 2.01 km |
| South Borough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 2.16 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME16 0GS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedardale Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 106 m | |
| Shernold School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 114 m | |
| Fairlawn Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 150 m | |
| Lulworth House And Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 203 m | |
| Home Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 232 m | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2020 | 232 m | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2017 | 232 m | |
| Welcome Gym | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2003 | 232 m | |
| Brunswick House Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 13, 2011 | 271 m | |
| Principals By CH&CO At Brunswick House Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 271 m | |
| The Pippin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 272 m | |
| Woodgate Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 391 m | |
| IFG @ The Maplesden Noakes School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 393 m | |
| Maidstone Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2019 | 406 m | |
| Taksim Mezze And Grill | Awaiting Inspection | 468 m | |
| Education | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 11, 2010 | 469 m | |
| Pilgrims Way Nursing And Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 14, 2019 | 469 m | |
| The Grove Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 27, 2021 | 469 m | |
| IFG At Maidstone Grammar School For Girls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2019 | 480 m | |
| Bower Croft Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 494 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME16 0GS - Data from Apr 2022
| Queen's Avenue | 84 m | |
| Queen's Avenue | 135 m | |
| London Road Retail Park | 135 m | |
| London Road Retail Park | 158 m | |
| Somerfield Hospital | 183 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Maidstone Barracks Rail Station | 590 m | |
| Maidstone Barracks Rail Station | 607 m | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 35.18 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 46.87 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 48.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME16 0GS - Data from Dec 2021
| Palace Wood | 767 m | |
| Oak Wood | 1.1 km | |
| West Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Middle Quarry Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Springfield Grove | 1.78 km | |
| Lock Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Bydews Woods | 2 km | |
| Fullingpits Wood | 2 km | |
| Cuckoo Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Broke Wood | 2.42 km | |
| Dog Kennel Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Deadman Wood | 2.69 km | |
| Upper Fullingpits Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Wolf Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Dove Hill | 2.76 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME16 0GS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 48.7 Mbps | 51.2 Mbps | 68.95 Mbps |
| Upload | 13.3 Mbps | 13.5 Mbps | 18.82 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 51.2 | 13.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ME16 0GS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.27807500 |
| Longitude | 0.50562100 |
| OS Easting | 574855 |
| OS Northing | 0156196 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000110 |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| 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 | E33043046 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Maidstone 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Maidstone 003F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |