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Fant & Oakwood

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£625,000	£360	£335,000	£406,250	£847,500	£953,758
Semi-Detached	32	£365,000	£343	£270,250	£329,500	£416,250	£634,500
Terraced	84	£285,000	£337	£220,750	£255,000	£322,000	£383,500
Flats	45	£171,000	£279	£79,600	£145,000	£195,000	£237,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fant & Oakwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fant & Oakwood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fant & Oakwood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

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