Postcode ME16 8PJ 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 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tovil is £53,849 per year. The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 36.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Tovil is £53,849 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME16 8PJ.
Tovil near ME16 8PJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | East Farleigh | N/A | Walking directions to East Farleigh |
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 8PJ postcode area, located within Tovil, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Beckett Close, Maidstone, ME16 9DW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Chris's Store | 435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJ | Walking directions to Chris's Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8ND | 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.
Elected local representatives for ME16 8PJ, 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.