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ME16 9DG

Tonbridge Road

Barming Heath & Teston

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Detailed insights for ME16 9DG

Overview

Postcode ME16 9DG is located in an urban city, within the Barming Heath & Teston area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Barming area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barming is £63,489 per year. The median sale price in Barming Heath & Teston is £385,000 (around £395 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £452,500. The nearest station is East Farleigh, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Barming has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,582 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Barming has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.4%

Approximately 24.4% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Barming is £63,489 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from ME16 9DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Barming near ME16 9DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Farleigh located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME16 9DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

East Farleigh

N/A

Walking directions to East Farleigh

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
5,342 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.24(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.2(+121%)
Drugs
7.85(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+22%)
Other theft
5.23(-7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
84.83%
Other White
16
5.52%
Indian
7
2.41%
Other Asian
5
1.72%
African
5
1.72%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.54%
No qualifications
43
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
29.41%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.73%
Other social rented
20
16.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.97%
Social rents from council
9
7.56%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Barming Heath & Teston

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £395
Sales (last 12 months): 99
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £453K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £395 per square foot) in Barming Heath & Teston area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£524,500£416
Semi-Detached40£425,998£410
Terraced29£344,995£393
Flats11£206,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barming Heath & Teston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£503,500£195,995£325,000£304,995
2017£474,995£207,500£338,748£307,500
2018£532,000£205,000£339,995£300,000
2019£494,748£190,000£332,000£313,000
2020£519,998£175,000£332,500£297,500
2021£484,260£205,000£351,500£300,000
2022£567,000£195,000£400,000£315,000
2023£500,000£180,000£400,000£341,250
2024£537,748£220,500£400,000£385,000
2025£510,000£205,000£416,995£342,500
2026£555,000£257,000£431,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328£276£303£297
2017£338£265£329£318
2018£353£264£350£292
2019£354£268£359£304
2020£351£260£343£277
2021£375£269£389£317
2022£425£280£375£367
2023£418£305£398£337
2024£399£287£431£366
2025£419£281£417£390
2026£390£280£401£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barming Heath & Teston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barming Heath & Teston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME16 9DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME16 9DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025583, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 9DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£585,000
31 Jul 202628, Halfpenny Close, Maidstone, ME16 9AJDetachedFreehold£405,000
19 Jun 202611, Halfpenny Close, Maidstone, ME16 9AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£431,000
10 Apr 202626, Halfpenny Close, Maidstone, ME16 9AJDetachedFreehold£450,000
19 Dec 202520, Halfpenny Close, Maidstone, ME16 9AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the ME16 9DG postcode area, located within Barming, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME16 9DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBower Grove SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryJubilee Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBarming Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME16 9DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME16 9DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBeckett Close, Maidstone, ME16 9DWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miNisa LocalBeverley Road, Maidstone, ME16 9JNWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miChris's Store435 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8NJWalking directions to Chris's Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME16 9DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Allison Juliet Sweetman

Barming Heath & Teston - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Fay Lynette Gooch

Barming Heath & Teston - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Helen Grant

Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMaidstoneE07000110
Parliamentary ConstituencyMaidstone and MallingE14001349
ParishBarmingE04013397
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BarmingE02005075
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Maidstone 008BE01024358
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME16 9DG

Is ME16 9DG (Barming) safe?

The area around ME16 9DG records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ME16 9DG?

The median sale price around ME16 9DG in Barming Heath & Teston is £385,000 (about £395 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME16 9DG?

There are 9 schools close to ME16 9DG, including Bower Grove School (Outstanding), Jubilee Primary School (Outstanding) and Barming Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME16 9DG?

The closest station to ME16 9DG is East Farleigh, about 1,097 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME16 9DG?

ME16 9DG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,582 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME16 9DG (Barming) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Maidstone and Malling covering ME16 9DG is Helen Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Allison Juliet Sweetman (Green Party) and Fay Lynette Gooch (Independent).

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