Postcode ME17 2AA is located in a rural town, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham is £60,151 per year. The nearest station is Lenham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham is £60,151 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from ME17 2AA.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham near ME17 2AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lenham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lenham | N/A | Walking directions to Lenham |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £370,500 |
| Terraced | 26 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
In the ME17 2AA postcode area, located within Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Lenham Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | The Lenham School | Academy sponsor led | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME17 2AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Faversham Road, Maidstone, ME17 2PN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lenham Post Office | The Square, Lenham, ME17 2PH | Walking directions to Lenham Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Lenham Village Store | The Square, Lenham, ME17 2PG | Walking directions to Lenham Village Store |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME17 2AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Houlihan
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs - Elected 2 Oct 2025
Mariela Nedelcheva
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs - Elected 2 Oct 2025
Steve Povey
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs - Elected 2 Oct 2025
Helen Whately
Faversham and Mid Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.