Postcode ME16 8LR is located in an urban city, within the Fant & Oakwood ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Barming area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barming is £58,700 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Clare Park.
Barming has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Barming has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barming is £58,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from ME16 8LR.
Barming near ME16 8LR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.9 mi | East Farleigh | N/A | Walking directions to East Farleigh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Clare Park | Small | Walking directions to Clare Park |
| 0.5 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 8LR postcode area, located within Barming, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Chris's Store | 435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJ | Walking directions to Chris's Store |
| 0.5 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.