Welcome to Barming
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Barming is a civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. It lies to the west of Maidstone and at the 2011 census had a population of 2,690. The eastern end of the parish is part of the built-up area of Maidstone, although the remainder is much more rural. The River Medway forms its southern boundary. Barming is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and was then described as being divided into East and West; the latter being known as Little Barming, and having its own church until the 16th century. Barming Primary School dates back to 1854 but is no longer located on its original site. The area has undergone increased residential development in recent years due to its proximity to both Maidstone Hospital and the Maidstone East rail line to central London. The area has also suffered from significant disruption caused by sinkholes in the late 2010s, including the closure of the A26 road in the summer of 2018 as the road was repaired.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
364 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,751 (2021) |
Density |
481 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.5 |
Ward |
Barming and Teston |
District |
Maidstone |
Postcodes |
ME16 |
ONS ID |
E04004941 |
Council
Contact details for Barming Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Barming Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Barming Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Barming Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Barming Parish.
Local News
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Fire-hit post office and shop could be shut for two weeks
Published: 19th Sep 2023
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Police launch urgent hunt for two missing girls aged 13 and 17 who vanished on Friday
Published: 26th Feb 2024
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Man arrested after car smashes into block of flats | ITV News
Published: 21st Aug 2023