Postcode ME16 8NJ 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 East Farleigh located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 13.3% 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 7 ft away from ME16 8NJ.
Barming near ME16 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | East Farleigh | N/A | Walking directions to East Farleigh |
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 8NJ postcode area, located within Barming, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chris's Store | 435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJ | Walking directions to Chris's Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.