Postcode ME17 1UY is located in a rural village, within the Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs ward of Maidstone in the South East region , and forms part of the Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham is £49,500 per year. The nearest station is Hollingbourne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hollingbourne Meadows.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham is £49,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from ME17 1UY.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham near ME17 1UY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £398,750 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £582,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £320,000 |
10 years price trend in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
In the ME17 1UY postcode area, located within Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hollingbourne Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Christopher's Village Shop | Eyhorne Street, Maidstone, ME17 1TS | |
| 0.4 mi | Maidstone (MSA) | Crismill Lane, Maidstone, ME17 1SS |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Windmill | 32 Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, ME17 1TR | |
| 0.2 mi | Sugar Loaves | 56 Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, ME17 1TS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.