Postcode ME16 8TT 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barming is £58,700 per year. The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Barming has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Barming has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from ME16 8TT.
Barming near ME16 8TT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Fant & Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £985,011.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £470,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £367,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £276,250 |
10 years price trend in Fant & Oakwood
In the ME16 8TT postcode area, located within Barming, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chris's Store | 435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJ | |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8ND | |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NZ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.