Postcode ME16 8SX is located in an urban city, within the Fant & Oakwood ward of Maidstone in the South East region , and forms part of the Barming area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barming is £58,700 per year. The nearest station is Maidstone West located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Clare Park.
Barming has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Barming has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barming is £58,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from ME16 8SX.
Barming near ME16 8SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 8SX postcode area, located within Barming, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.