Is ME16 8QL a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
574 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of ME16 8QL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
House prices
£352,191
Average price in Maidstone (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.1% year on year.
- Terraced
- £294,489
- Semi-detached
- £377,855
- Detached
- £609,810
- Flat / maisonette
- £181,516
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for ME16 8QL specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
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CQC ratings near ME16 8QL on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near ME16 8QL on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.