Rectory Lane, Barming, Maidstone
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME16 9BE.
At a glance
5 property sales on Rectory Lane, Barming, Maidstone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 25 Mar 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £805,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Rectory Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Rectory Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £805,000 | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £693,750 | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £425,000 | 6 Mar 2020 |
Sold prices on Rectory Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Rectory Lane ME16 9BE | 25 Mar 2025 | £875,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Pear Tree Cottage, 1, Rectory Lane ME16 9BE | 26 Feb 2021 | £630,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10B, Rectory Lane ME16 9BE | 27 Mar 2020 | £757,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Rectory Lane ME16 9BE | 6 Mar 2020 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Rectory Lane ME16 9BE | 24 May 2019 | £735,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Rectory Lane | £735,000 (May 2019) → £875,000 (Mar 2025) | +19% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Rectory Lane
Crime
135 crimes were reported within about a mile of Rectory Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Rectory Lane is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Medway between Yalding and Maidstone Flood warning area
- River Medway at Maidstone Flood warning area
- Lower River Medway Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Rectory Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barming Primary School 480 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Jubilee Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bower Grove School 246 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Helens Montessori School 45 pupils | Other independent school | 2–12 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| West Borough Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School 1,100 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| East Farleigh Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Augustine Academy 673 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- East Farleigh station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Barming station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Maidstone West station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Beverley Road (opp, Tonbridge Road) 2 min walk
- Beverley Road (adj, Tonbridge Road) 3 min walk
- Glebe Lane (opp, Tonbridge Road) 3 min walk
- Glebe Lane (adj, Tonbridge Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Blackthorn
Blackthorn Medical Centre, St. Andrews Road, Maidstone · 0.5 mi - Bower Mount Medical Practice
1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone · 1.4 mi - The Vine Medical Centre
13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone · 1.7 mi - The College Practice
50-52 College Road, Maidstone · 1.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 36.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 788 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,914 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in ME16
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- Chapelfield Way£385k
- Queens Road£390k
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