Postcode ME16 0WS is located in an urban city, within the Palace Wood ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Barming area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 238.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barming is £58,700 per year. The nearest station is Barming located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Barming has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Barming has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barming is £58,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME16 0WS.
Barming near ME16 0WS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barming located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Barming | N/A | Walking directions to Barming |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £423,750 in Palace Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Palace Wood
In the ME16 0WS postcode area, located within Barming, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 0WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Payless Stores | Queen's Road, Maidstone, ME16 0LD | Walking directions to Payless Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NZ | 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: 01/12/2025.