Property profile

Thacker GateOld Ham Lane, Lenham

ME17 2LR

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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Map showing Thacker Gate, Old Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone

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Estimated sale price

£570,000

Detached sold in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

The box shows the middle 50% of 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 sold04 Jan 2008
£420,000Change since last sale: +£150,000 (+36%)
Annualised change
+1.6% per yearMaidstone annualised change (detached) since 2008: +2.4% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £417 per sq ft
£389 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£28 per sq ft (−6.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
£580,000Estimate vs local median: −£10,000 (−1.7%)
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.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area136 m² / 1,464 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection23 Jan 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
04 Jan 2008£420,000+36%
05 Nov 2003£308,000-

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 2LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 2LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 2025Flat 7, Westwood Lodge, Westwood Close, Maidstone, ME17 2BWFlatsLeasehold£240,000
12 Jun 20251, Westwood Close, Maidstone, ME17 2BWDetachedFreehold£480,000
15 Aug 20256, Morella Walk, Maidstone, ME17 2JXTerracedFreehold£285,000
10 Jun 202611, Frogmore Walk, Maidstone, ME17 2JSTerracedFreehold£179,000
17 Oct 202556, Robins Avenue, Maidstone, ME17 2HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

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Area insights for ME17 2LR

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Overview

Postcode ME17 2LR 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 high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.6%
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 15,436 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% 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 6 ft away from ME17 2LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham near ME17 2LR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME17 2LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Lenham

N/A

Walking directions to Lenham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
747.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.71(+28%)
Shoplifting
30.39(+281%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.63(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.61(+96%)
Other theft
8.6(+53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
93.57%
Other White
16
5.14%
Indian
1
0.32%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
29.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
17.69%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
32.62%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.95%
Other social rented
20
14.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.48%
Other forms of private rent
12
8.51%
Total households: 141

Schools

In the ME17 2LR 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 2LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryLenham Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miSecondaryThe Lenham SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miNot applicableEarley SpringsOther independent special school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME17 2LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME17 2LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHonywood Road, Maidstone, ME17 2HHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodAshford Road, Maidstone, ME17 2DBWalking directions to M&S Simply Food