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Area guide

ME16 area guide — property prices & local market

Everything you need to know about buying property in the ME16 postcode area, covering Maidstone and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.

ME16 area price snapshot

Average price

£223,351

Median price

£222,500

5-year trend

+640.0%

Total sales

20,992

The ME16 area has 691 individual postcodes with 20,992 registered sales. Prices are +44.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Maidstone. The five-year price movement is +640.0%.

About Maidstone

The county town of Kent with a riverside setting, two railway stations offering direct trains to London and a strong local economy driven by retail and public services.

🚆 Main station

Maidstone East

⏱️ London commute

~55 min by train

🏫 Notable school

Maidstone Grammar School

View full Maidstone property data →

Market context

With an average of £223,351, ME16 is a mid-range area, +44.0% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 20,992 recorded sales across 691 postcodes.

The five-year price trend in ME16 is +640.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.

Buying tips for ME16

  • 🏠Consider property type mix. Mid-range areas typically have a diverse housing stock. Use the street and postcode pages to find the property type that fits your budget.
  • 📈Look for growth potential. The 5-year price trend on this page shows how ME16 has performed. Compare it with nearby areas using the location comparison tool.
  • 🧮Factor in Stamp Duty. Use the Stamp Duty Calculator to estimate purchase costs based on the average price in ME16.
  • 🏘️Explore Maidstone. Much of the ME16 activity centres on Maidstone. Check the town-level data for more granular market analysis.
  • 💡Check individual postcodes. Average prices can mask significant variation between postcodes in the ME16 area. Browse the individual postcode pages to find properties that match your budget.
  • 💡Compare asking prices to sold prices. Use the Asking Price Checker to see whether a listing price aligns with local sold-price evidence.
  • 💡Use sold prices as evidence, not valuation. Historical data helps you understand market trends but does not replace a professional valuation by a qualified surveyor.

Top postcodes in ME16

ME16 0WD

£198,167 avg · 226 sales

ME16 8RB

£165,761 avg · 200 sales

ME16 0GR

£160,434 avg · 197 sales

ME16 0GT

£192,446 avg · 183 sales

ME16 8RD

£156,347 avg · 180 sales

ME16 8UG

£134,018 avg · 156 sales

ME16 0SZ

£173,259 avg · 153 sales

ME16 8FD

£168,405 avg · 143 sales

ME16 8FB

£141,793 avg · 127 sales

View all 691 postcodes in ME16 →

Useful tools for ME16 buyers

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Stamp Duty ~£1,967

Avg £223,351 in ME16

Full guide →

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Asking Price Checker

Compare asking prices with sold-price evidence

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Stamp Duty Guide

Complete 2025 SDLT, LTT & LBTT guide

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Location Comparison

Compare ME16 with other areas

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Maidstone data

Full town-level property statistics

About this guide

This ME16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.

Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in ME16?

The average sold price in the ME16 postcode area is £223,351, based on 20,992 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Maidstone.

How do ME16 house prices compare to the UK average?

Properties in ME16 average £223,351, which is +44.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.

Is ME16 affordable compared to other postcode areas?

ME16 is +44.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 691 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.

How have ME16 house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in ME16 have moved +640.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.

Are these area guide prices valuations or asking prices?

No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.

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