Postcode ME16 9BJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.4 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Barming has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Barming has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.2% 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 304 ft away from ME16 9BJ.
Barming near ME16 9BJ 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 9BJ postcode area, located within Barming, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Duke of Edinburgh | Heath Road, Maidstone, ME16 9LQ | |
| 0.3 mi | The Cherry Tree | Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8TR | |
| 0.5 mi | The Fox | Hartnup Street, Maidstone, ME16 8PD |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.