Postcode ME16 8RQ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Maidstone West is £54,900 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 8 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Brenchley Gardens.
Maidstone West has a moderate 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 185.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Maidstone West is £54,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from ME16 8RQ.
Maidstone West near ME16 8RQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Fant & Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £179,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £275,000 |
10 years price trend in Fant & Oakwood
In the ME16 8RQ postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 8 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.