Postcode ME16 8QS is located in an urban city, within the Allington & Bridge area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Maidstone West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maidstone West is £52,203 per year. The median sale price in Allington & Bridge is £325,000 (around £378 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £198,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whatman Park.
Maidstone West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,929 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from ME16 8QS.
Maidstone West near ME16 8QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whatman Park | Large | Walking directions to Whatman Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £378 per square foot) in Allington & Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £460,500 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £365,000 | £472 |
| Terraced | 18 | £295,000 | £390 |
| Flats | 25 | £174,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £407,495 | £154,000 | £319,995 | £262,500 |
| 2017 | £452,498 | £135,500 | £319,995 | £256,998 |
| 2018 | £442,995 | £135,000 | £305,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £357,000 | £145,000 | £317,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £148,500 | £300,000 | £257,500 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £160,000 | £332,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £700,000 | £185,000 | £372,500 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £169,250 | £375,000 | £302,500 |
| 2024 | £443,500 | £165,000 | £370,000 | £298,000 |
| 2025 | £422,500 | £150,000 | £375,000 | £297,500 |
| 2026 | £483,000 | £175,000 | £360,000 | £288,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £338 | £255 | £354 | £329 |
| 2017 | £346 | £278 | £340 | £369 |
| 2018 | £359 | £281 | £407 | £351 |
| 2019 | £370 | £275 | £385 | £363 |
| 2020 | £378 | £252 | £383 | £389 |
| 2021 | £376 | £269 | £403 | £361 |
| 2022 | £401 | £281 | £431 | £400 |
| 2023 | £465 | £273 | £437 | £386 |
| 2024 | £398 | £295 | £457 | £335 |
| 2025 | £439 | £262 | £451 | £337 |
| 2026 | £398 | £250 | £477 | £390 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME16 8QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | 2, Goudhurst Close, Maidstone, ME16 8QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 33, Buckland Hill, Maidstone, ME16 0SA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £860,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Garage 2, Wicken House, 60, London Road, Maidstone, ME16 8QP | Other | Leasehold | £500 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 5, Whitchurch Close, Maidstone, ME16 8UR | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 69, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0SH | Detached | Freehold | £675,000 |
In the ME16 8QS postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Brunswick House Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Foundation school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Maplesden Noakes School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME16 8QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0YL | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Broadway Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX | Walking directions to Broadway Express |
| 0.4 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 0.5 mi | Letsco Suppermarket | Pudding Lane, Maidstone, ME14 1FN | Walking directions to Letsco Suppermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME16 8QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Elizabeth Rodwell
Allington & Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Stuart Jeffery
Allington & Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME16 8QS records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ME16 8QS in Allington & Bridge is £325,000 (about £378 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to ME16 8QS, including Brunswick House Primary School (Good), Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding) and The Maplesden Noakes School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ME16 8QS is Maidstone Barracks, about 309 m away.
ME16 8QS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,929 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Maidstone and Malling covering ME16 8QS is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rachel Elizabeth Rodwell (Green Party) and Stuart Jeffery (Green Party).