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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

ME169AY

Farleigh Lane

ME169BH

Farleigh Lane

ME169JP

Beverley Road

ME169DN

Hurst Way

ME169EQ

Kennel Wood Road

ME169JD

Beverley Road

ME160FU

Saxon Mews

ME168TP

West Walk

ME168TU

Westborough Mews

ME169LE

Mill Walk

ME160WN

Farington Close

ME168TL

Greenway

ME169AJ

Halfpenny Close

ME169PN

Nicholas Close

ME169BS

Woodford Road

ME169AU

Terminus Road

ME169DU

Beverley Road

ME169PA

Springwood Close

ME169PT

Catherine Close

ME160LD

Queens Road

ME169LP

St Andrews Close

ME160FG

Fennel Close

ME160WG

Haydon Close

ME160ZD

Coriander Drive

ME168NP

Fant Lane

ME168SR

Tonbridge Road

ME169NA

Half Yoke

ME169QQ

Tarragon Road

ME160FP

Tarragon Road

ME168AQ

Broadway

ME169AS

Heath Grove

ME169AH

Barming Walk

ME169DQ

Tonbridge Road

ME169JL

Woodleas

ME169PP

Catherine Close

ME169JF

Chervilles

ME160WS

Chartwell Drive

ME169BT

Woodford Road

ME169EF

Trellyn Close

ME160ZH

James Huxley Avenue

ME160ZN

Newman Close

ME168JY

Milton Street

ME168NR

Chamberlain Avenue

ME168TD

Stanford Drive

ME169AT

Fountain Lane

ME169JA

Tonbridge Road

ME160LH

Bramble Close

ME168AB

Oakwood Road

ME168FL

Bazalgette Rise

ME168LP

Hartnup Street

ME168NG

Beaumont Road

ME169AQ

The Dunnings

ME169LU

Fant

ME160ED

Victoria Orchard

ME160JU

Malling Terrace

ME160ZE

Marigold Way

ME168TR

Tonbridge Road

ME169AX

Farleigh Lane

ME169HY

Oakapple Lane

ME169LY

Farleigh Lane

ME160WH

Freshland Road

ME168LR

Hartnup Street

ME168LU

Hackney Road

ME168NA

Tonbridge Road

ME168TH

Cherry Orchard Way

ME169PB

Springwood Close

ME168AL

Oakwood Road

ME168JP

Penny Cress Gardens

ME168TY

Fant & Oakwood

ME169HZ

Springwood Road

ME169LH

Tonbridge Road

ME169LS

Beckworth Place

ME169LW

Tonbridge Road

ME169NP

Barming Heath & Teston

ME168TW

Greenway

ME169LL

Elmstone Lane

ME160UW

Sissinghurst Drive

ME168ST

Broadway

ME168TE

Charlbury Close

ME169JY

Maplesden Close

ME160WA

Queens Road

ME160WJ

Freshland Road

ME168FJ

Bazalgette Rise

ME168NQ

Beaumont Road

ME168SX

Tonbridge Road

ME169AN

St Andrews Road

ME169BX

Woodford Road

ME169DA

Terminus Road

ME160FX

Angelica Square

ME160GA

Marigold Way

ME168TJ

Cherry Orchard Way

ME169BN

Fernhill Road

ME160SZ

Queens House

ME160WT

Denning Close

ME168GZ

Hartnup Street

ME169BJ

Farleigh Lane

ME169NF

Springwood Road

ME168NH

Tonbridge Road

ME160FR

Cinnamon Grove

ME160LJ

Queens Road

Data Sources

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