Postcode ME16 8LS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.5 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Tovil Green Field.
Maidstone West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,622 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from ME16 8LS.
Maidstone West near ME16 8LS 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 8LS postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bower Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8EJ | |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8ND | |
| 0.5 mi | Payless Stores | Queen's Road, Maidstone, ME16 0LD |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.