Postcode ME16 8EL 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 high crime levels, with around 100.7 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Cornwallis Park.
Maidstone West has a moderate 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 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME16 8EL.
Maidstone West near ME16 8EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 8EL postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Farleigh Hill, Tovil, ME15 6RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.