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Location in KentBarming Heath sits where the marker shows within the county.

34,842
Population
12,622
Households
7 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£60,484
Avg. household income
1,215
Businesses
2,330
People per km²
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About Barming Heath

Barming Heath is a village located in the county of Kent, in the south-east of England. It lies within the ME16 postcode area and is situated near the town of Maidstone. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and open countryside, with several local amenities including a primary school and a village hall. Barming Heath is close to the River Medway and offers access to walking paths along its banks. The village has a community focus, with regular events and gatherings held in the local hall. It is well-connected by road, with the A229 running nearby, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding landscape features rolling fields and scattered woodland, contributing to a peaceful rural atmosphere.

School Ratings in Barming Heath

Barming Heath is served by 96 schools. Bower Grove School, Allington Primary School and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Barming Heath

Property prices average £353K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £369K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barming Heath

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Barming Heath, with 198 incidents logged in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barming Heath

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Barming Heath falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Barming Heath

There are 24 GP surgeries within three miles of Barming Heath, the nearest being West Kent Urgent Care Home Treatment (0.5 miles away).

Local Data for Barming Heath

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Property Prices 5,170 sales

Average Price £353K
£400 , £21.81M
Detached £520K 848
Semi £369K 1,641
Terraced £290K 1,425
Flat £175K 1,145

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

61 Primary
14 Secondary
21 Other
Outstanding 4
Good 8
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the ME16 postcode area.

Barming Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Bower Grove School Not applicable Outstanding 0.8 miles West Borough Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Jubilee Primary School Primary Outstanding 1 miles St Simon Stock Catholic School Secondary 1.1 miles St Augustine Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 1.1 miles St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone Primary Good 1.1 miles Oakwood Park Grammar School Secondary Good 1.2 miles Palace Wood Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles St Helens Montessori School Not applicable Outstanding 1.3 miles Allington Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.5 miles Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision Not applicable Good 1.5 miles

Household Income in Barming Heath ONS 2023

The average total household income in Barming Heath is approximately £60,484 a year before tax, 9% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £43,716. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Barming Heath £60,484
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £43,716.

Businesses in Barming Heath ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,215 active businesses based in Barming Heath, around 35 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 26 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,215 Total businesses
35 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 91%
Small, 10-49 6%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Barming Heath IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barming Heath in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 19%
Working age 63%
Older 65+ 18%
6,472 Children (0-15) 19%
22,005 Working Age 63%
6,362 Older (65+) 18%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 23.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 16% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barming Heath 798 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Barming Heath is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

Violence & Sexual Offences 240
Anti-Social Behaviour 198
Shoplifting 98
Criminal Damage & Arson 68
Other Theft 66
Public Order 31
Burglary 22
Other Crime 21
Vehicle Crime 17
Robbery 12
Drugs 9
Weapons 8
Theft from Person 5
Bicycle Theft 3
Local Policing
Kent Aylesford South & Ditton
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Barming Train Station 0.8 miles
East Farleigh Train Station 1.4 miles
East Malling Train Station 1.7 miles
Aylesford Train Station 1.9 miles
Maidstone Barracks Train Station 1.9 miles
Maidstone East Train Station 2.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Barming 0.6 miles Fant 1.2 miles Kettle Corner 1.2 miles Royal British Legion Village 1.2 miles Livesey Street 1.4 miles The Rocks 1.4 miles Holt Hill 1.4 miles Ditton 1.4 miles East Farleigh 1.4 miles Teston 1.8 miles Allington 1.8 miles East Malling 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Maidstone
County Kent
Ward Allington
Constituency Maidstone and The Weald
Parish Maidstone, unparished area
Region South East

Home Ownership in Barming Heath

Of the 14,424 households in and around Barming Heath, 67% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 22% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 67% Social rented 10% Private rented 22%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barming Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barming Heath

What is the population of Barming Heath?
Barming Heath has a population of approximately 34,842 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Barming Heath?
The average property in and around Barming Heath sold for about £353,126, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is close to the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Barming Heath a deprived area?
Barming Heath sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 7 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Barming Heath?
Barming Heath is covered by the ME16 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Barming Heath?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Barming Heath, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Barming Heath?
The nearest railway station to Barming Heath is Barming Train Station, about 0.8 miles away.

Streets in ME16 30 shown View all streets

A229 to River Medway 3 Abbots Field 1 Abingdon Road 6 Adisham Drive 4 All Angels Close 1 Allington Way 4 Amherst Close 1 Anerley Close 1 Angelica Square 3 Appledore Court 1 Ash Grove 3 Ashdown Close 1 Audley Close 1 Banky Meadow 2 Barker Road 7 Barned Court 1 Bazalgette Rise 4 Beauelieu Walk 1 Beaumont Road 2 Beaver Road 3 Beaverbrook Mews 1 Beckenham Drive 1 Bedford Place 1 Beech Drive 1 Beechwood Road 1 Bell Farm Gardens 1 Belmont Close 3 Bentlif Close 1 Bergamot Road 2 Bermelie Fields 2

Postcodes in ME16 50 shown View all postcodes

ME16 0AA ME16 0AB ME16 0AD ME16 0AE ME16 0AF ME16 0AG ME16 0AH ME16 0AJ ME16 0AL ME16 0AN ME16 0AP ME16 0AQ ME16 0AR ME16 0AS ME16 0AT ME16 0AU ME16 0AW ME16 0AX ME16 0AY ME16 0AZ ME16 0BA ME16 0BB ME16 0BD ME16 0BE ME16 0BG ME16 0BH ME16 0BJ ME16 0BL ME16 0BN ME16 0BP ME16 0BQ ME16 0BS ME16 0BU ME16 0BW ME16 0BX ME16 0BY ME16 0BZ ME16 0DA ME16 0DB ME16 0DD ME16 0DE ME16 0DF ME16 0DG ME16 0DH ME16 0DJ ME16 0DL ME16 0DN ME16 0DP ME16 0DQ ME16 0DR