Postcode ME16 8TX is located in an urban city, within the Palace Wood ward of Maidstone in the South East region , and forms part of the Maidstone West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111.0 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 Barracks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Whatman Park.
Maidstone West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Maidstone West has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Maidstone West is £54,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from ME16 8TX.
Maidstone West near ME16 8TX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £423,750 in Palace Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,075,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £363,500 |
10 years price trend in Palace Wood
In the ME16 8TX postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 10 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.