Postcode ME16 8BG 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Clare Park.
Maidstone West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from ME16 8BG.
Maidstone West near ME16 8BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.8 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clare Park | Small | Walking directions to Clare Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bridge Mill Way Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Mill Way Play Area |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £625,000 | £360 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £365,000 | £343 |
| Terraced | 84 | £285,000 | £337 |
| Flats | 45 | £171,000 | £279 |
Sale price
| 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
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME16 8BG.
In the ME16 8BG postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Bower Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Broadway Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX | Walking directions to Broadway Express |
| 0.4 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Farleigh Hill, Tovil, ME15 6RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME16 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kimberley Joan Milham
Fant & Oakwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Patrick Frederick Coates
Fant & Oakwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Paul Harper
Fant & Oakwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME16 8BG records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME16 8BG in Maidstone West is £280,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to ME16 8BG, including St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone (Outstanding), Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School (Good) and Archbishop Courtenay Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME16 8BG is Maidstone West, about 429 m away.
ME16 8BG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,269 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Maidstone and Malling covering ME16 8BG is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kimberley Joan Milham (Green Party), Patrick Frederick Coates (Fant & Oakwood Independents) and Paul Harper (Fant & Oakwood Independents).
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.