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Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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About

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs ward encompasses a large rural area on the eastern edge of the Maidstone borough. The landscape is dominated by the chalk escarpment of the North Downs, with expansive agricultural fields and pockets of ancient woodland. Settlements are primarily villages, with Lenham serving as a central hub with its historic market square. The area is defined by its working countryside and the significant transport corridors of the M20 and main railway line that traverse it.

The Pilgrims' Way, an ancient trackway along the Downs, passes through the ward, linking its historical character. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, shaping the open views and land use. Community life is focused around the individual villages and their local facilities. The geography creates a distinct separation from the more urban western parts of Maidstone, maintaining a strongly pastoral identity.

Area overview

On average Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is £60,151 per year. There are 5 schools in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

Median price£398,000
Price per sq ft£398
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £525K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £398,000 (about £398 per square foot) in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£555,000£421
Semi-Detached42£370,250£398
Terraced25£335,000£377
Flats7£240,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£190,000£292,500£290,000
2017£485,000£310,000£320,000£285,000
2018£453,750£255,000£335,000£317,500
2019£459,750£185,000£315,000£279,995
2020£555,000£276,500£325,000£259,000
2021£555,000£257,000£344,995£321,500
2022£702,500£348,500£375,000£325,000
2023£675,000£300,000£361,000£338,500
2024£605,000£265,000£351,250£310,000
2025£570,000£280,000£370,250£325,000
2026£580,000£395,000£354,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332£327£311£317
2017£347£302£333£339
2018£362£282£338£352
2019£346£318£329£336
2020£341£291£348£277
2021£386£285£355£347
2022£407£341£385£363
2023£395£327£371£381
2024£396£352£358£340
2025£382£277£399£347
2026£444£358£397
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

What is the average house price in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

The median sale price in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is £398,000 (about £398 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs sits around rank 16,962 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

The average household income in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is around £60,151 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is represented by 3 elected councillors: Chris Houlihan (Reform UK), Mariela Nedelcheva (Reform UK) and Steve Povey (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME171NY

Hogbarn Lane

ME171GU

Brunger Close

ME90EA

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME171JD

West Street

ME98AX

Bicknor Lane

ME171JP

Hook Lane

ME171GT

Young Lane

ME172DZ

Burgess Fields

ME171UN

Manor Lane

ME171HU

West Street

ME171LN

Fairbourne Lane

ME130BX

Hurst Lane

ME172JE

Mount Castle Lane

ME171FE

Hogbarn Lane

ME171NX

Ringlestone Road

ME171AA

Hogbarn Lane

ME90TB

New Purchase Cottages

ME172JF

Country Ways

ME171AG

Bailies Court

ME172HX

Lenham Heath Road

ME172FN

Lenham Heath Road

ME172LR

Grants Cottages

ME172ET

Woodside Green

ME172GF

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME172DX

Rayners Hill

ME172EE

Warren Street

ME171LY

Cutbush Close

ME172HT

Headcorn Road

ME171AY

Mercer Drive

ME172EX

Faversham Road

ME90NP

Slade Road

ME172QF

Groom Way

ME171QX

Broad Street Hill

ME172PY

Glebe Gardens

ME172NT

Green Lane

ME171GP

Mills Court

ME171HZ

Churchfields

ME172LA

High Street

ME172EU

Woodside Green

ME172PT

Hill Crescent

ME171JT

Baldwins Place

ME171AS

Court Lodge Road

ME172HD

Old School Close

ME171NT

Stede Hill

ME172QB

High Street

ME171FW

Hogbarn Lane

ME172FH

Lodge Way

ME171HT

Sandway Road

ME172PR

Chilston Road

ME171BJ

Ashford Road

ME172ES

Woodside Green

ME171BW

Church Lane

ME172JT

Rivers Walk

ME171GL

Hogbarn Lane

ME172LH

Ham Lane

ME171AU

Marley Road

ME172DJ

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME90TR

Bottom Pond Road

ME171GS

Norris Walk

ME171UL

Upper Street

ME172JD

Mount Castle Lane

ME172BJ

Chapel Farm Cottage

ME172GE

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME171XE

Ashford Road

ME172LB

High Street

ME171BD

St Welcumes Way

ME90SN

Frinsted Road

ME171SF

Brickfields Close

ME90SY

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME172HL

Hatch Road

ME98XJ

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME171TZ

Tilefields

ME171PW

Hogbarn Lane

ME172DP

Ashford Road

ME171GJ

Matthews Avenue

ME171BB

Church Crescent

ME172EH

Payden Street

ME172BF

The Forstal

ME171BU

Pilgrims Way

ME172PF

Wickham Place

ME172FT

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

ME90EH

Bedmonton

ME172GR

Northdown Business Park

ME171PY

Hogbarn Lane

ME172NN

Liverton Hill

ME171BS

Marley Road

ME171UZ

Greenway Court Road

ME171FB

Hogbarn Lane

ME171TN

Eyhorne Street

ME172LD

Robins Close

ME172JU

Napoleon Walk

ME171NF

Green Hill Lane

ME98AU

Bicknor Lane

ME171GE

Southfields Way

ME90UB

The Street

ME172DT

Ashford Road

ME172PQ

The Square

ME172JL

Lenham Forstal Road

ME90DT

Old Lenham Road

ME171GF

Buckingham Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.