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The postcode ME16 9HQ is located in Maidstone, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in April 1987 and is an active postcode. ME16 9HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME16 9HQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 9HQ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Multi-ethnic suburbia.
The closest road name to ME16 9HQ is Apple Tree Close which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Redstart and is 127 m away. The closest railway station is East Farleigh Rail Station, 1.5 km away.
The closest primary school to ME16 9HQ (for ages 11 and under) is Barming Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 9, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Oakwood Park Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 7, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of ME16 9HQ is The Redstart Inn Ltd and is 116 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 20, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Deep Blue Delivery Kitchen and is 997 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 14, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 42.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for ME16 9HQ 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 9HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME16 9HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME16 9HQ
| Introduction | April 1987 |
| 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 9HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barming Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 95 m |
| Bower Grove School | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (September 19, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Jubilee Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| West Borough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| St Helens Montessori School | Independent school | 2-12 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 1.38 km |
| St Augustine Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.85 km |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| East Farleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 2.16 km |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 2.41 km |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 2.71 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 2.71 km |
| Allington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.83 km | |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.89 km |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2019) | 2.96 km |
| The Maplesden Noakes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 3.04 km |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 3.13 km |
| Ditton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (September 25, 2008) | 3.34 km |
| MEPA Academy Limited | Independent school | 11-16 | 3.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME16 9HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 95 m | |
| Breakfast Club At Barming County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2016 | 95 m | |
| The Contract Dining Company At Barming County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 95 m | |
| The Redstart Inn Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 116 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2018 | 302 m | |
| Barming Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 25, 2019 | 333 m | |
| The Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2022 | 412 m | |
| Rockin Robin On The Green | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2019 | 696 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 815 m | |
| Taj Barming | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2018 | 858 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt September 9, 2020 | 992 m | |
| Deep Blue Delivery Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2020 | 997 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 997 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 997 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2013 | 997 m | |
| Blackthorn Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 1.02 km | |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2022 | 1.13 km | |
| Cafe @ Plus One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2021 | 1.13 km | |
| Compass Trading As Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| Deli Marche | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 1.13 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME16 9HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Redstart | 127 m | |
| The Redstart | 150 m | |
| Beverley Road Shops | 262 m | |
| Banky Meadow | 268 m | |
| Banky Meadow | 294 m | |
| Maidstone West Rail Station | 3.1 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 3.58 km | |
| Maidstone East Rail Station | 3.62 km | |
| East Farleigh Rail Station | 1.5 km | |
| East Farleigh Rail Station | 1.53 km | |
| Barming Rail Station | 2.06 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 37.3 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 45.99 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME16 9HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Fullingpits Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Quarry Wood | 1.05 km | |
| Oaken Wood | 1.1 km | |
| West Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Broke Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Oak Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Witches Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Deadman Wood | 2.11 km | |
| Palace Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Bydews Woods | 2.15 km | |
| Dog Kennel Wood | 2.3 km | |
| The Grove | 2.36 km | |
| Parkhurst Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Ripton Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Quarry Wood | 3.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME16 9HQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.9 Mbps | 42.2 Mbps | 79.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.6 Mbps | 20 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% | 20.5 | 5.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 49.5 | 10.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.26662500 |
| Longitude | 0.47225500 |
| OS Easting | 572571 |
| OS Northing | 0154844 |
| 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 Rural West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Barming and Teston |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Multi-ethnic suburbia |
| 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 | E33043112 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Maidstone 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Maidstone 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B1 |