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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 101 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
101
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
68.44(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.91(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.5(+32%)
Other theft
6.51(+16%)
Shoplifting
5.33(-33%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 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
Detached14£481,250
Flats27£180,000
Terraced52£302,500
Semi-Detached29£387,500

10 years median price trend in Barming

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

All postcodes in Barming

ME168TA

Tonbridge Road

ME160FP

Tarragon Road

ME169NP

Barming Heath & Teston

ME169BE

Rectory Lane

ME168FL

Bazalgette Rise

ME169LP

St Andrews Close

ME168AF

Oakwood Court

ME168NJ

Tonbridge Road

ME160LD

Queens Road

ME168FP

Astor Park

ME169NF

Springwood Road

ME168LU

Hackney Road

ME160WH

Freshland Road

ME169DH

Tonbridge Road

ME169NW

Oakapple Lane

ME168TU

Westborough Mews

ME169FA

Broke Wood Way

ME169BY

Woodford Road

ME169LD

Heath Road

ME160UU

Thyme Walk

ME160JU

Malling Terrace

ME168FS

Hadlow Close

ME160ZF

Marigold Way

ME169BF

Robinson Avenue

ME168AH

Broadway

ME168TT

Tonbridge Road

ME169LU

Fant

ME160FW

Parsley Way

ME169DG

Tonbridge Road

ME169BX

Woodford Road

ME169LE

Mill Walk

ME169AG

Bosman Close

ME160NG

Tarragon Road

ME169JU

Heath Road

ME169ED

Abingdon Road

ME160US

Saffron Close

ME169FD

Little Knoxes Close

ME168TN

Greenway

ME169JP

Beverley Road

ME169LX

Farleigh Lane

ME160FY

Angelica Square

ME168TW

Greenway

ME160ZJ

Marigold Way

ME169LH

Tonbridge Road

ME160WR

Chartwell Drive

ME160GJ

Burdock Court

ME169PN

Nicholas Close

ME169FG

Fynamour Close

ME169BH

Farleigh Lane

ME169LS

Beckworth Place

ME168UP

Knowlton Gardens

ME160ED

Victoria Orchard

ME160FU

Saxon Mews

ME169BU

Woodford Road

ME169DU

Beverley Road

ME160LH

Bramble Close

ME160ZD

Coriander Drive

ME168SX

Tonbridge Road

ME168ND

Tonbridge Road

ME160UN

Melford Drive

ME169DR

Abingdon Road

ME160WQ

Westminster Square

ME169HY

Oakapple Lane

ME169EQ

Kennel Wood Road

ME168NL

Fant Lane

ME169AR

Fountain Lane

ME169BQ

Gatland Lane

ME169PG

Springwood Road

ME169BL

Fernhill Road

ME169LL

Elmstone Lane

ME160FR

Cinnamon Grove

ME169DD

Wood Court

ME160YG

Cades Place

ME160GF

Marigold Way

ME168PW

The Laurels

ME160LJ

Queens Road

ME160WA

Queens Road

ME160WP

Leamington Drive

ME169PH

Melford Drive

ME160WD

St Andrews Park

ME169LQ

Heath Road

ME169BT

Woodford Road

ME168NQ

Beaumont Road

ME169AU

Terminus Road

ME160FG

Fennel Close

ME168TY

Fant & Oakwood

ME168LR

Hartnup Street

ME168PD

Hartnup Street

ME169PB

Springwood Close

ME168TJ

Cherry Orchard Way

ME169PR

Springwood Road

ME169QQ

Tarragon Road

ME169LA

Banky Meadow

ME160ZX

Marigold Way

ME169AL

Beckworth Place

ME169AX

Farleigh Lane

ME169ES

Spickets Way

ME160UZ

Gainsborough Drive

ME160LG

Queens Road

ME168TH

Cherry Orchard Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.