Postcode ME16 9BF is located in an urban city, within the Barming Heath & Teston 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 238.5 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 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Barming has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Barming has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME16 9BF.
Barming near ME16 9BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £405,872 in Barming Heath & Teston area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £875,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £524,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £236,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £402,245 |
| Terraced | 24 | £333,000 |
10 years price trend in Barming Heath & Teston
In the ME16 9BF postcode area, located within Barming, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NZ | |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Beverley Road, Maidstone, ME16 9JN | |
| 0.3 mi | Chris's Store | 435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Duke of Edinburgh | Heath Road, Maidstone, ME16 9LQ | |
| 0.3 mi | The Cherry Tree | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8TR | |
| 0.4 mi | The Redstart | Bermelie Fields, Maidstone, ME16 9FP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.