Property profile

Tithe Cottage Tithe YardChurch Square, Lenham

ME17 2PJ

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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Map showing Tithe Cottage Tithe Yard, Church Square, Lenham, Maidstone

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Estimated sale price

£430,000

Semi-Detached sold in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold19 Feb 2016
£390,000Change since last sale: +£41,000 (+10%)
Annualised change
+0.9% per yearMaidstone annualised change (semi-detached) since 2016: +2.8% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £367 per sq ft
£512 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£145 per sq ft (+40%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
£375,000Estimate vs local median: +£56,000 (+15%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area78 m² / 841 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection07 Apr 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Feb 2016£390,000+9%
28 Jul 2006£357,000-

Local market

Property prices in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 131
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £573K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £387 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£580,000£417
Semi-Detached43£375,000£367
Flats6£355,000£260
Terraced27£335,000£370

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£510,000£190,000£287,500£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£577,500£287,500£370,250£325,000
2026£549,985£415,000£375,000£351,750
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£326£327£307£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£379£268£398£335
2026£426£402£361£370
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.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 2PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 2PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 20267A, Church Square, Maidstone, ME17 2PJFlatsLeasehold£160,000
15 Aug 20255, Church Square, Maidstone, ME17 2PJTerracedFreehold£520,000
09 Jan 202626, High Street, Maidstone, ME17 2QDTerracedFreehold£352,500
03 Oct 2025Patchwork Cottage, High Street, Maidstone, ME17 2QDDetachedFreehold£225,000
22 Aug 2025Wickham House, 15, The Square, Maidstone, ME17 2PQFlatsFreehold£650,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Church Square, Lenham, Maidstone-55 m²-
2 Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneFreehold118 m²£265,000 (2006)
4 Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneFreehold129 m²£375,000 (2015)
6 Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneFreehold61 m²£325,000 (2017)
7, Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneFreehold43 m²£320,000 (2015)
7A Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneLeasehold86 m²£160,000 (2026)
8, Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneFreehold66 m²£86,500 (1998)
9 Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneFreehold65 m²£148,000 (2013)
Pond Cottage, Tithe Yard, Church Square, MaidstoneFreehold142 m²£447,500 (2018)
Stable Cottage, Church Square, Lenham, MaidstoneFreehold101 m²£347,000 (2017)

Area insights for ME17 2PJ

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Overview

Postcode ME17 2PJ is located in a rural town, within the Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham is £60,151 per year. The median sale price in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is £405,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £573,000. The nearest station is Lenham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,613 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham is £60,151 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from ME17 2PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham near ME17 2PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME17 2PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Lenham

N/A

Walking directions to Lenham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
1,561.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.23(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.64(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.11(+88%)
Other crime
5.79(+206%)
Public order
4.21(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
93.71%
Other White
8
2.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.4%
Indian
2
0.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.7%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
27.49%
No qualifications
43
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.34%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
38.93%
Other social rented
37
24.83%
Owns with a mortgage
29
19.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.72%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.03%
Total households: 149

Schools

In the ME17 2PJ postcode area, located within Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ME17 2PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryLenham Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miSecondaryThe Lenham SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME17 2PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME17 2PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLenham Post OfficeThe Square, Lenham, ME17 2PHWalking directions to Lenham Post Office
0 miLenham Village StoreThe Square, Lenham, ME17 2PGWalking directions to Lenham Village Store
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodFaversham Road, Maidstone, ME17 2PNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHonywood Road, Maidstone, ME17 2HHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily