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Barming

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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Barming Population

11,061

Population density

3,665.4 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£325,000

Price per sq ft£357

Sales (last 12 months)127

Typical range (middle 50%)£246K – £402K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £357 per square foot) in Barming area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £761,085.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barming over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	14	£481,250	£396	£386,250	£450,000	£551,250	£742,180
Semi-Detached	36	£409,000	£389	£302,250	£362,650	£462,500	£600,000
Terraced	49	£300,000	£350	£224,000	£270,000	£328,000	£368,000
Flats	28	£177,500	£280	£90,900	£143,000	£211,875	£299,125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barming

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barming.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£422,500	£191,000	£314,998	£280,000
2017	£475,995	£171,500	£314,000	£267,000
2018	£515,000	£195,500	£325,000	£273,000
2019	£494,995	£180,000	£297,500	£255,000
2020	£507,495	£174,000	£315,000	£255,000
2021	£512,000	£195,000	£350,000	£265,500
2022	£547,000	£180,000	£390,000	£296,750
2023	£500,000	£188,500	£400,000	£287,500
2024	£490,000	£200,000	£370,000	£315,000
2025	£480,000	£180,000	£400,000	£303,750
2026	£502,500	£182,500	£396,500	£290,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barming.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£312	£276	£304	£271
2017	£337	£249	£314	£277
2018	£342	£252	£325	£293
2019	£354	£263	£323	£302
2020	£344	£235	£332	£279
2021	£390	£258	£367	£301
2022	£392	£251	£370	£357
2023	£419	£293	£401	£320
2024	£386	£276	£431	£351
2025	£398	£275	£383	£350
2026	£395	£249	£376	£358

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail