ME16 0NH postcode in Maidstone, Kent
ME16 0NH is a postcode in Maidstone, in the Allington & Bridge ward. It is in the Maidstone and Malling parliamentary constituency and the Kent police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where ME16 0NH is, and what is near it
- ME16 0NH
- Other postcodes in ME16 0: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 7 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.2919, longitude 0.5126)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after ME16 0NH?
- MaidstoneDistrict council Maidstone: bins, council tax, planning
- KentCounty council Kent: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around ME16 0NH Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- KentPolice force area
- Maidstone and MallingParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Helen Grant (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Helen Grant
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at ME16 0NH?
50% of the homes and businesses at ME16 0NH can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and none gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at ME16 0NH?
BinDayBuddy does not read Maidstone Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Maidstone Borough Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is ME16 0NH at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 23 homes and businesses at ME16 0NH. 10 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 6 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Maidstone
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for ME16 0NH: 1,790 properties in Maidstone are at high risk (1.8% of all its properties). All the figures for Maidstone
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of ME16 0NH is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 09:01 on 23 October 2026.
- River Medway at MaidstoneFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Medway at Maidstone
- Lower River MedwayFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Medway
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 09:01 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near ME16 0NH?
Homes in ME16 0 sold for a typical £380,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 196 sales, up 1.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £515,000 45 sales
- Semi-detached £383,750 82 sales
- Terraced £316,000 36 sales
- Flat or maisonette £198,000 33 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole ME16 district: a typical £349,500 from 436 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in ME16 0NH
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in ME16 0NH from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near ME16 0NH?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 640 homes in the neighbourhood around ME16 0NH. Over half of them (58%) are in council tax band D. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (63%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Maidstone for 2026‑27: £2,503. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £2,225 (band C) to £4,171 (band G); band D, the most common, is £2,503.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,668 |
| Band B | fewer than 5 | £1,946 |
| Band C | about 140 (22%) | £2,225 |
| Band D | about 370 (58%) | £2,503 |
| Band E | about 50 (8%) | £3,059 |
| Band F | about 60 (9%) | £3,615 |
| Band G | about 20 (3%) | £4,171 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,005 |
When the homes were built
- 2% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 63% 1965 to 1982
- 25% 1983 to 1999
- 11% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Maidstone before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of ME16 0NH is in (ONS area E01024324), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near ME16 0NH?
The nearest open schools to ME16 0NH, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to ME16 0NH?
The nearest railway station to the centre of ME16 0NH is Maidstone Barracks Rail Station, 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Maidstone Barracks Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
- Maidstone East Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Sheridan Close, 238 m away.
More stations near ME16 0NH, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near ME16 0NH?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of ME16 0NH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Brewer Street Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01622 755419 1.8 kmCycle
- Bower Mount Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01622 756721 2.1 kmCycle
- The Vine Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01622 754898 2.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near ME16 0NH?
The nearest charging points to the centre of ME16 0NH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.7 kmCycle
- Swarco Charging point · 2 chargers 2.1 kmCycle
- Maidstone Supercharger Charging point · 6 chargers · CCS, Tesla · up to 150 kW 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near ME16 0NH?
The nearest to the centre of ME16 0NH, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Tooth Club Maidstone Phone 0333 241 9130 1.1 kmWalk
- Oakwood Dental Practice Phone 01622 753821 1.3 kmCycle
- Dental Department HMP Maidstone Phone 01622 775402 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to ME16 0NH?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Maidstone Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report February 2024 · Phone 01622 224796 2.8 kmCycle
- KIMS Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01622 237500 3.1 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near ME16 0NH?
The nearest care homes to the centre of ME16 0NH, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Maidstone Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2026 · Phone 01622 672292 1.3 kmCycle
- Lulworth House Dementia Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01622 683231 1.4 kmCycle
- Cedardale Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 01622 755338 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near ME16 0NH?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of ME16 0NH, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Allington Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01892 852352 1.3 kmCycle
- Penenden Heath Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01622 690551 1.6 kmCycle
- Ancura Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01622 752958 1.8 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near ME16 0NH?
The nearest vets to the centre of ME16 0NH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Alphabet Veterinary Centre 1.5 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets 2.9 kmCycle
- Trinity Centre Vets 3.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is ME16 0NH in a conservation area?
The centre of ME16 0NH is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near ME16 0NH?
Police.uk records 118 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of ME16 0NH in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 6, possession of weapons 5, other crime 5, burglary 1, bicycle theft 1, drugs 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for ME16 0NH
- Ward
- Allington & Bridge
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Maidstone
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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