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