Maidstone · ME16

EICR in ME16 (Barming)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Barming, West Maidstone, including Allington & Bridge, Aylesford South & Ditton, Barming Heath & Teston. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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ME16 (Barming) in a nutshell

ME16 covers Barming, West Maidstone, in Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for ME16

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Two councils in one district

ME16 is split between Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

ME16 stretches across Allington & Bridge, Aylesford South & Ditton, Barming Heath & Teston and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'ME16', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Maidstone homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Maidstone: 20.3% purpose-built flats, 2.4% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Maidstone page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does ME16 cover?

ME16 (Barming, West Maidstone) includes the wards of Allington & Bridge, Aylesford South & Ditton, Barming Heath & Teston, Fant & Oakwood, Palace Wood, Park Wood & Mangravet (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to ME16?

Neighbouring districts include ME14 (Maidstone), ME15 (Bearsted), ME20 (Aylesford), ME1 (Rochester) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering ME16 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in ME16?

About 12,622 households and 30,089 residents at the 2011 Census, across 795 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is ME16 in?

ME16 sits in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Malling (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent, Maidstone and Malling.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
ME16 1
Areas covered
Barming, West Maidstone 2
Active postcodes
795 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,622 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
30,089 2
Electoral wards
Allington & Bridge, Aylesford South & Ditton, Barming Heath & Teston, Fant & Oakwood, Palace Wood, Park Wood & Mangravet 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Faversham and Mid Kent, Maidstone and Malling 4
Local authority
Maidstone, Tonbridge and Malling 4
Households privately renting (Maidstone built-up area)
20.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.