Fant & Oakwood is a residential ward in Maidstone, located to the northeast of the town center. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Oakwood Park serves as a central green space, offering walking paths and recreational areas for residents. The ward is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A249 and M20.
Local amenities include a small shopping parade on Fant Lane, providing convenience stores and takeaways. Schools such as Oakwood Park Grammar School and St Augustine Academy serve the area. The ward has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with regular events held at the nearby St Philip's Church. Public transport links include bus routes to Maidstone town center and surrounding areas.
On average Fant & Oakwood has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fant & Oakwood is £56,779 per year. There are 9 schools in Fant & Oakwood: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
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Fernhill Road
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Bower Lane
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Upper Fant Road
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Hart Street
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Broadway
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Queen's Road
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Broadway
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Upper Fant Road
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Barker Road
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Dover Street
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Barker Road
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Barming
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Gatland Lane
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Oakwood Court
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Roseholme
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Lower Fant Road
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Hart Street
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Hart Street
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Woodford Road
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Fernhill Road
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Chamberlain Avenue
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Dover Street
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Broadway
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Knowlton Gardens
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Bower Mount Road