Postcode ME16 8JJ is located in an urban city, within the Palace Wood 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 116.8 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 Barracks located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Poplar Park.
Maidstone West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from ME16 8JJ.
Maidstone West near ME16 8JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.7 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Poplar Park | Small | Walking directions to Poplar Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
| 0.4 mi | Allington (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Allington (Millennium Green) |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £423,750 in Palace Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Palace Wood
In the ME16 8JJ postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0YL | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Payless Stores | Queen's Road, Maidstone, ME16 0LD | Walking directions to Payless Stores |
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.