Postcode ME16 0GD is located in an urban city, within the Palace Wood ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Maidstone West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Whatman Park.
Maidstone West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from ME16 0GD.
Maidstone West near ME16 0GD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whatman Park | Large | Walking directions to Whatman Park |
| 0.4 mi | Poplar Park | Small | Walking directions to Poplar Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Palace Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £805,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £362,750 |
10 year median price trend in Palace Wood
In the ME16 0GD postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 0GD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0YL | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.