Postcode ME16 8PU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cornwallis Park.
Maidstone West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.4% 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 per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from ME16 8PU.
Maidstone West near ME16 8PU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis 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 8PU postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Broadway Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX | Walking directions to Broadway Express |
| 0.2 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bower Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Letsco Suppermarket | Pudding Lane, Maidstone, ME14 1FN | Walking directions to Letsco Suppermarket |
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 8PU, 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.