Postcode ME16 8SH is located in an urban city, within the Allington & Bridge ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Maidstone West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 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 nearest station is Maidstone West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cornwallis Park.
Maidstone West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.5% 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 36 ft away from ME16 8SH.
Maidstone West near ME16 8SH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.5 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.7 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bridge Mill Way Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Mill Way Play Area |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Allington & Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £471,000 | £418 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £360,000 | £477 |
| Terraced | 21 | £312,000 | £375 |
| Flats | 26 | £175,000 | £275 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £404,995 | £141,000 | £312,495 | £253,000 |
| 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 | £505,000 | £176,000 | £354,500 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £334 | £255 | £355 | £328 |
| 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 | £250 | £458 | £337 |
| 2026 | £350 | £252 | £487 | £390 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME16 8SH.
In the ME16 8SH postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Bower Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Broadway Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX | Walking directions to Broadway Express |
| 0.3 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 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 8SH, 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 8SH records about 88 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME16 8SH in Maidstone West is £315,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to ME16 8SH, including Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School (Good), St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone (Outstanding) and Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME16 8SH is Maidstone West, about 268 m away.
ME16 8SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,747 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 8SH 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.