Postcode ME16 8NN 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barming is £63,489 per year. The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Clare Park.
Barming has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Barming has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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 per household in Barming is £63,489 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME16 8NN.
Barming near ME16 8NN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | East Farleigh | N/A | Walking directions to East Farleigh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Clare Park | Small | Walking directions to Clare Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Fant & Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 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 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 88 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fant & Oakwood
In the ME16 8NN 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 8NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Beckett Close, Maidstone, ME16 9DW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME16 8NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kimberley Joan Milham
Fant & Oakwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Patrick Frederick Coates
Fant & Oakwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Paul Harper
Fant & Oakwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.