Postcode ME16 8DW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.5 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 West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 8 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Brenchley Gardens.
Maidstone West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from ME16 8DW.
Maidstone West near ME16 8DW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
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 8DW postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 8 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Broadway Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX | Walking directions to Broadway Express |
| 0.3 mi | Letsco Suppermarket | Pudding Lane, Maidstone, ME14 1FN | Walking directions to Letsco Suppermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Stone Street Groceries | Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, ME15 6NA | Walking directions to Stone Street Groceries |
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.