Postcode ME16 8UR 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 very high crime levels, with around 130.5 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 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Brenchley Gardens.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 130.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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 201 ft away from ME16 8UR.
Maidstone West near ME16 8UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maidstone Barracks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maidstone Barracks | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone Barracks |
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone West | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone West |
| 0.6 mi | Maidstone East | N/A | Walking directions to Maidstone East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Cornwallis Park | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £317,350 in Allington & Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,450 up to £806,750.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £422,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £137,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £303,750 |
10 year median price trend in Allington & Bridge
In the ME16 8UR postcode area, located within Maidstone West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME16 8UR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | St. Peter's Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Broadway Express | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX | Walking directions to Broadway Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0YL | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | AW & D Wingrove Newsagents | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8PB | Walking directions to AW & D Wingrove Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bower Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.