ME16 8TQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8TQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case ME which means Medway.
- Postal District. In our case ME16.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME16 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case TQ.
The regional mail center for the post area ME is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the ME16 8TQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is MAIDSTONE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME16 8TQ postcode have the street address of Poppy Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME16 8TQ postcode is home to a bustling 29 residents!
It is situated within the post town of MAIDSTONE within the old postal county of Kent.
ME16 8TQ is within the town of Maidstone.
The ME16 8TQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME16 8TQ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in ME16 8TQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME16 8TQ
The telephone area code for ME16 8TQ is 01622 Maidstone.
Map Coordinates for ME16 8TQ
| Latitude | 51.2674274122 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.506002241843 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME16 8TQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 148 Maidstone and the Medway Towns | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 178 Thames Estuary | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 188 Maidstone & The Weald of Kent | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for ME16 8TQ
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 33.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 47.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME16 8TQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME16 8TQ
| Average Mbps | 57.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 70.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.660 |
ME16 8TQ has an average download speed of 57.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,511 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
36% of postcodes (426,680) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (756,450) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME16 8TQ
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
ME16 8TQ has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME16 8TQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Invicta Grammar School
Address: Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01622755856
Maidstone Grammar School
Address: Maidstone Grammar School, Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01622752101
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Address: Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01622752103
The Maplesden Noakes School
Address: The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01622759036
St Augustine Academy
Address: St Augustine Academy, Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01622752490
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Address: St Simon Stock Catholic School, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01622754551
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Address: Oakwood Park Grammar School, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01622726683
England Primary Schools
St Paul's Infant School
Address: St Paul's Infant School, Hillary Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BS
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01622753322
North Borough Junior School
Address: North Borough Junior School, North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01622754708
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Address: Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough, Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01622754633
East Borough Primary School
Address: East Borough Primary School, Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
Park Way Primary School
Address: Park Way Primary School, Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01622753651
South Borough Primary School
Address: South Borough Primary School, Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01622752161
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Address: St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone, Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01622751398
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Address: Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School, Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01622751502
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Address: Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01622754666
Brunswick House Primary School
Address: Brunswick House Primary School, Leafy Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QQ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01622752102
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Address: St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone, Queen's Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01622771540
Jubilee Primary School
Address: Jubilee Primary School, Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PF
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01622808873
West Borough Primary School
Address: West Borough Primary School, Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01622726391
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME16 8TQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 125 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8JS
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
SUNBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8JS
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 117 OLD TOVIL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6QE
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
COLLEGE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 42 COLLEGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6YF
Distance: 0.71 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 372 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8TR
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
LONGFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 25 POSTLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TP
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME16 8TQ
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 1 BOWER MOUNT ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8AX
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 752523
MEDIPHARMACY
Address: 13A TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 750785
BOOTS
Address: 18 FREMLIN WALK, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1QP
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 663341
BARMING PHARMACY
Address: 449 TONBRIDGE ROAD, BARMING, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9LH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 726139
BOOTS
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 690751
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 100 WEEK STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1RH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME16 8TQ
TINSONS LIMITED
Address: 9 MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1TG
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS Z LTD - MAIDSTONE
Address: PUDDING LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1LN
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: THE MALL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6AS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KING STREET - MAIDSTONE)
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
EYE 2 EYE OPTICIANS
Address: 8 MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, ALLINGTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0PU
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME16 8TQ
BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 1 BOWER MOUNT ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8AX
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 BOWER MOUNT ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8AX
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 756721
THE VINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 13 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754898
THE COLLEGE PRACTICE
Address: 50-52 COLLEGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SB
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 752345
BLACKTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST ANDREWS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9AL
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
BLACKTHORN
Address: BLACKTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. ANDREWS ROAD, BARMING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 9AL
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 726277
Transport Links near ME16 8TQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME16 8TQ
- Maidstone West
Maidstone West station, Station Approach, off The Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8RJDistance: 1.01 milesDriving Time: 2.56 minutes - Maidstone Barracks
Maidstone Barracks station, Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SQDistance: 1.37 milesDriving Time: 3.45 minutes - Maidstone East
Maidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QNDistance: 1.64 milesDriving Time: 4.13 minutes - East Farleigh
East Farleigh station, Station Road, East Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0JHDistance: 1.81 milesDriving Time: 3.98 minutes - Barming
Barming station, Hermitage Lane, East Barming, Kent, ME16 9NSDistance: 2.78 milesDriving Time: 5.61 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME16 8TQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME16 8TQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME16 8TQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Maidstone and The Weald Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mrs Helen Grant |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME16 8TQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Maidstone District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.
Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Maidstone District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Maidstone District at the following link Maidstone District.How much is the Council Tax?
Maidstone District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Maidstone District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the ME16 8TQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Kent County CouncilHouse Sales in ME16 8TQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £180,000 | £312,000 | £246,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £199,000 | £199,000 | £199,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £348,000 | £348,000 | £348,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the ME16 8TQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME16 8TQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Farleigh Hill, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6RG | 0.73 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to Lidl |
| Tesco, Farleigh Hill, Tovil, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6RQ | 0.81 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to Tesco |
| Lidl, Broadway Shopping Centre, The Broadway, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8PS | 0.86 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to Lidl |
| Asda, St Peters Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SR | 0.99 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to Asda |
| Iceland, London Road, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0DT | 1.08 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME16 8TQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 68-70 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RJ | 0.92 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to 68-70 Week Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 6.72 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 7.93 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 8.46 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to 80 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA | 0.53 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA |
| McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR | 0.92 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR |
| McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL | 0.95 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL |
| McDonald's, Hermitage Lane, AYLESFORD, ME20 7PT | 1.99 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to McDonald's, Hermitage Lane, AYLESFORD, ME20 7PT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 0.92 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 0.93 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 5.79 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 8.29 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 8.77 miles | Directions from ME16 8TQ to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |