Postcode ME16 8LE 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 Maidstone West located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 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 11.4% 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 8LE.
Tovil near ME16 8LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Fant & Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £985,011.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £470,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £367,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £276,250 |
10 years price trend in Fant & Oakwood
In the ME16 8LE postcode area, located within Tovil, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8ND | |
| 0.4 mi | Chris's Store | 435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJ | |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bower Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8EJ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Fox | Hartnup Street, Maidstone, ME16 8PD | |
| 0.2 mi | The Walnut Tree | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8SY | |
| 0.4 mi | The Cherry Tree | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8TR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.