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About

The Fant & Oakwood ward lies in the northwestern part of Maidstone, primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing estates and local amenities. Its landscape includes the gentle slopes leading down towards the River Medway, which forms part of the ward's eastern boundary. The area is served by several local schools, shopping parades, and community facilities, providing for day-to-day needs within its neighbourhoods.

A notable feature is the presence of Fant Farm, a working agricultural site surrounded by urban development, offering a distinct rural contrast. The ward contains significant areas of open space and playing fields, with pedestrian and cycle paths providing connectivity. Residential streets are predominantly lined with houses built from the mid-20th century onwards, creating a settled suburban environment.

Area overview

On average Fant & Oakwood has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fant & Oakwood is £57,023 per year. There are 7 schools in Fant & Oakwood: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Fant & Oakwood

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £333K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Fant & Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £985,011.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fant & Oakwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£625,000£360
Semi-Detached32£365,000£343
Terraced84£285,000£337
Flats45£171,000£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fant & Oakwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fant & Oakwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402,500£167,750£288,000£222,000
2017£462,500£175,500£287,000£224,500
2018£430,000£180,000£300,000£240,000
2019£452,500£175,000£285,000£240,000
2020£490,000£167,000£305,000£240,000
2021£528,000£170,000£326,750£250,000
2022£557,500£186,250£355,000£280,000
2023£455,000£185,000£350,000£285,000
2024£435,000£188,750£370,000£272,000
2025£495,000£173,000£352,500£285,000
2026£810,000£168,500£380,000£281,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fant & Oakwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fant & Oakwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337£269£265£254
2017£277£279£291£265
2018£322£287£301£289
2019£348£279£304£292
2020£340£250£289£279
2021£327£272£333£302
2022£384£300£387£333
2023£399£303£372£323
2024£418£293£358£334
2025£399£291£332£343
2026£345£265£331£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fant & Oakwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fant & Oakwood in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Fant & Oakwood

What is the average house price in Fant & Oakwood?

The median sale price in Fant & Oakwood is £280,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Fant & Oakwood?

Fant & Oakwood has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 3 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Fant & Oakwood?

Fant & Oakwood scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fant & Oakwood sits around rank 16,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fant & Oakwood?

The average household income in Fant & Oakwood is around £57,023 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Fant & Oakwood?

Fant & Oakwood is represented by 3 elected councillors: Kimberley Joan Milham (Green Party), Patrick Frederick Coates (Fant & Oakwood Independents) and Paul Harper (Fant & Oakwood Independents).

All postcodes in Fant & Oakwood

ME160LH

Bramble Close

ME168JW

Broadmere Terrace

ME168ES

Douglas Road

ME169BS

Woodford Road

ME168EW

Barker Road

ME168TY

Fant & Oakwood

ME168EU

Charles Street

ME168LR

Hartnup Street

ME168UG

Sherbourne Drive

ME168JR

St Georges Square

ME168RA

Hart Street

ME168SL

Tonbridge Road

ME168BF

Beaverbrook Mews

ME168FY

Broadway

ME168NU

Burns Road

ME168TR

Tonbridge Road

ME168GD

Clifford Way

ME168SA

Tonbridge Road

ME169BL

Fernhill Road

ME168UH

Portsdown Close

ME168SX

Tonbridge Road

ME168TG

Tonbridge Road

ME168DY

Roseholme

ME168AS

Bower Mount Road

ME169LX

Farleigh Lane

ME168NP

Fant Lane

ME168PU

Reginald Road

ME168AU

Bower Mount Road

ME168BH

Bower Place

ME168DS

Roseholme

ME168AX

Bower Mount Road

ME169BQ

Gatland Lane

ME168JT

Milton Street

ME168NT

Chamberlain Avenue

ME168AR

Pembury Gardens

ME168FP

Astor Park

ME168NZ

Fant Lane

ME168PA

Pitt Road

ME168FJ

Bazalgette Rise

ME168SF

Barker Road

ME168DL

Lower Fant Road

ME168NL

Fant Lane

ME168BD

Bower Close

ME169AX

Farleigh Lane

ME168ED

Bower Lane

ME168LA

Charlton Street

ME168LS

Clare Gardens

ME168QX

The Broadway

ME168AL

Oakwood Road

ME168SB

Bower Street

ME168QN

St Margarets Close

ME168NA

Tonbridge Road

ME168DE

Fant & Oakwood

ME160ED

Victoria Orchard

ME168GE

Clifford Way

ME168TE

Charlbury Close

ME168LW

Lockmeadow Leisure Complex

ME169BY

Woodford Road

ME168AF

Oakwood Court

ME168BB

Bower Street

ME168LD

Milton Street

ME168FF

Wallis Place

ME168DP

Lower Fant Road

ME168PN

Cowdrey Close

ME168GF

Clifford Way

ME169BJ

Farleigh Lane

ME168DZ

Roseholme

ME168GZ

Hartnup Street

ME168TJ

Cherry Orchard Way

ME168SD

Bower Street

ME168NE

Western Road

ME168RQ

Hart Street

ME168QZ

St Heliers Close

ME168EG

Prospect Place

ME168ST

Broadway

ME168DQ

Elmstone Close

ME168FX

Acorn Close

ME168DJ

Upper Fant Road

ME168SG

Warwick Place

ME168PF

Gatland Lane

ME160FU

Saxon Mews

ME168TA

Tonbridge Road

ME169DA

Terminus Road

ME168RY

Bower Terrace

ME168JG

Callisto Court

ME168LE

Dover Street

ME168JS

Tonbridge Road

ME168AN

Grosvenor Court

ME168FE

Wallis Place

ME168JU

Whitmore Street

ME168DH

Upper Fant Road

ME168QY

Dover Street

ME168GB

Clifford Way

ME169AU

Terminus Road

ME168NS

Shelley Road

ME168TQ

Poppy Close

ME168LN

Hackney Road

ME169BX

Woodford Road

ME168FB

Wallis Place

ME169BP

Woodford Road

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.