Postcode ME16 8AX is located in an urban city, within the Fant & Oakwood ward of Maidstone in the South East region , and forms part of the Maidstone West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Maidstone West is £54,900 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Clare Park.
Maidstone West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Maidstone West is £54,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from ME16 8AX.
Maidstone West near ME16 8AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Fant & Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £179,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £275,000 |
10 years price trend in Fant & Oakwood
In the ME16 8AX postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.