Postcode ME16 8JA is located in an urban city, within the Allington & Bridge area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Maidstone West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year. The median sale price in Allington & Bridge is £325,000 (around £382 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £407,500. The nearest station is Maidstone West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cornwallis Park.
Maidstone West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,927 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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 325 ft away from ME16 8JA.
Maidstone West near ME16 8JA 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Allington & Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £454,000 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £360,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 14 | £311,000 | £420 |
| Flats | 26 | £175,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £407,495 | £154,000 | £319,995 | £262,500 |
| 2017 | £452,498 | £135,500 | £319,995 | £256,998 |
| 2018 | £442,995 | £135,000 | £305,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £357,000 | £145,000 | £317,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £148,500 | £300,000 | £257,500 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £160,000 | £332,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £700,000 | £185,000 | £372,500 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £169,250 | £375,000 | £302,500 |
| 2024 | £443,500 | £165,000 | £370,000 | £298,000 |
| 2025 | £422,500 | £152,500 | £375,000 | £297,500 |
| 2026 | £483,000 | £175,000 | £360,000 | £342,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £338 | £255 | £354 | £329 |
| 2017 | £346 | £278 | £340 | £369 |
| 2018 | £359 | £281 | £407 | £351 |
| 2019 | £370 | £275 | £385 | £363 |
| 2020 | £378 | £252 | £383 | £389 |
| 2021 | £376 | £269 | £403 | £361 |
| 2022 | £401 | £281 | £431 | £400 |
| 2023 | £465 | £273 | £437 | £386 |
| 2024 | £398 | £295 | £457 | £335 |
| 2025 | £439 | £256 | £451 | £337 |
| 2026 | £398 | £251 | £477 | £430 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME16 8JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 29, Victoria Court, Maidstone, ME16 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 14, Victoria Court, Maidstone, ME16 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, 7, Bedford Place, Maidstone, ME16 8JB | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 148, Bower Street, Maidstone, ME16 8BE | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 128, Bower Street, Maidstone, ME16 8BE | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the ME16 8JA postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME16 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Broadway Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX | Walking directions to Broadway Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bower Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 0.5 mi | Letsco Suppermarket | Pudding Lane, Maidstone, ME14 1FN | Walking directions to Letsco Suppermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME16 8JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Elizabeth Rodwell
Allington & Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Stuart Jeffery
Allington & Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME16 8JA records about 88 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 8JA in Allington & Bridge is £325,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to ME16 8JA, including Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision (Good), Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME16 8JA is Maidstone West, about 402 m away.
ME16 8JA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,927 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 8JA is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rachel Elizabeth Rodwell (Green Party) and Stuart Jeffery (Green Party).