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About

Barming is a residential suburb situated west of Maidstone town centre, separated by the River Medway. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates and some older properties, offering a practical base for commuting. Its landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and several small green spaces, including Barming Woods, which provides local walking routes. The main A26 road runs through, connecting it directly to the town's core services and the M20 motorway network.

A notable local landmark is the former Barming Watermill, a reminder of the area's historical roots alongside the river. The community is served by Barming railway station on the Medway Valley Line, facilitating travel towards Maidstone, Tonbridge, and Paddock Wood. Daily needs are met by a cluster of local shops and schools, with larger retail and leisure facilities found in the nearby town centre. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the busier urban heart of Maidstone.

Area overview

On average Barming has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barming is £63,489 per year. There are 5 schools in Barming: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Barming is home to around 11,061 people, with a population density of about 3,665.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barming Population
11,061
Population density
3,665.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.87(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.36(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.94(+54%)
Other theft
7.23(+30%)
Public order
6.6(+8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,067
72.9%
Other White
785
7.09%
Other Asian
538
4.86%
Indian
502
4.54%
African
269
2.43%
Total population: 11,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,817
32.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,462
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,365
15.74%
No qualifications
1,347
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
993
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,672

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,442
34.16%
Owns outright
1,073
25.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
734
17.39%
Other social rented
624
14.78%
Shared ownership
137
3.25%
Total households: 4,221

Property prices in Barming

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Barming area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barming in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barming over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£482,500
Flats26£181,000
Semi-Detached28£396,250
Terraced44£307,500

10 years median price trend in Barming

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barming.

All postcodes in Barming

ME168PD

Hartnup Street

ME160ZL

Marigold Way

ME160UR

Tarragon Road

ME168TB

Tonbridge Road

ME169DW

Beckett Close

ME169FN

Covert Way

ME160YG

Cades Place

ME168AN

Grosvenor Court

ME169DZ

Fullingpits Avenue

ME169PS

Edmund Close

ME160GJ

Burdock Court

ME160GN

Burdock Court

ME160LG

Queens Road

ME168TT

Tonbridge Road

ME169BL

Fernhill Road

ME169JN

Marlborough Parade

ME169LN

Tonbridge Road

ME160GF

Marigold Way

ME160WD

St Andrews Park

ME168DQ

Elmstone Close

ME168FS

Hadlow Close

ME168LT

Hartnup Street

ME168QZ

St Heliers Close

ME160ZQ

Sage Court

ME169DR

Abingdon Road

ME168FH

Hartnup Street

ME169BA

Glebe Lane

ME160WP

Leamington Drive

ME160WQ

Westminster Square

ME168AJ

Manor House Drive

ME168ND

Tonbridge Road

ME168JT

Milton Street

ME168NL

Fant Lane

ME169LB

Long Rede Lane

ME168FX

Acorn Close

ME168NJ

Tonbridge Road

ME169BQ

Gatland Lane

ME169FA

Broke Wood Way

ME169FH

St Lawrence Drive

ME169JJ

Silverdale

ME160FT

Angelica Square

ME160US

Saffron Close

ME169DH

Tonbridge Road

ME169ES

Spickets Way

ME169JH

Plumtrees

ME169JT

Heath Road

ME169LG

Heath Road

ME168LL

Milton Street

ME169NR

Hermitage Lane

ME160JP

Broadway

ME160NG

Tarragon Road

ME169BD

Glebe Lane

ME168NN

Fant Lane

ME168NZ

Fant Lane

ME160WR

Chartwell Drive

ME169AL

Beckworth Place

ME168AD

Ashdown Close

ME169FF

Longsole Way

ME168NE

Western Road

ME169BE

Rectory Lane

ME169DG

Tonbridge Road

ME168TN

Greenway

ME169AR

Fountain Lane

ME169BF

Robinson Avenue

ME169LA

Banky Meadow

ME169DD

Wood Court

ME160ZJ

Marigold Way

ME160ZX

Marigold Way

ME168TG

Tonbridge Road

ME169DL

Beverley Road

ME169EP

St Davids Gate

ME169JE

Chervilles

ME169NX

Springwood Road

ME169PW

Springwood Road

ME168QN

St Margarets Close

ME160FW

Parsley Way

ME168AH

Broadway

ME169JU

Heath Road

ME169JW

Northfields

ME169BZ

Copper Beech Close

ME169DJ

The Cherries

ME160FS

Parsley Way

ME169DP

Abingdon Road

ME169PH

Melford Drive

ME169PR

Springwood Road

ME160LF

Queens Road

ME160UZ

Gainsborough Drive

ME169ED

Abingdon Road

ME169JG

Silverdale

ME160ZG

Sandlewood Court

ME169NG

Scraces Cottages

ME160UU

Thyme Walk

ME168QQ

Abbots Field

ME168SY

Tonbridge Road

ME168SP

Tonbridge Road

ME169BB

Glebe Lane

ME169LX

Farleigh Lane

ME169BY

Woodford Road

ME160JX

Giddyhorn Lane

ME168FP

Astor Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.