Postcode ME16 8DD is located in an urban city, within the Fant & Oakwood ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Tovil area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Tovil is £57,400 per year. The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Tovil Green Field.
Tovil has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Tovil has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Tovil is £57,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME16 8DD.
Tovil near ME16 8DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | East Farleigh | N/A | Walking directions to East Farleigh |
| 0.9 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tovil Green Field | Small | Walking directions to Tovil Green Field |
| 0.3 mi | Clare Park | Small | Walking directions to Clare Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bridge Mill Way Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Mill Way Play Area |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Fant & Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £985,011.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fant & Oakwood
In the ME16 8DD postcode area, located within Tovil, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Chris's Store | 435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJ | Walking directions to Chris's Store |
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.