Postcode ME17 2BF is located in a rural hamlet, 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 1.7 miles away.
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 2.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME17 2BF.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham near ME17 2BF 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2BF postcode area, located within Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 2BF, 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.