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Detailed insights for ME17 3UT

Overview

Postcode ME17 3UT is located in a rural village, within the Leeds & Langley area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton is £61,371 per year. The median sale price in Leeds & Langley is £396,995 (around £412 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £327,500 and £479,998. The nearest station is Bearsted, about 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,549 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton is £61,371 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from ME17 3UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton near ME17 3UT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bearsted located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
116 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.63(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.51(+2%)
Other theft
6.56(+17%)
Vehicle crime
5.96(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
82.95%
Other White
21
8.14%
Indian
5
1.94%
Pakistani
4
1.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.16%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
33.79%
No qualifications
39
17.81%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
36.79%
Owns outright
36
33.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
19.81%
Other social rented
5
4.72%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.72%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Leeds & Langley

Median price: £396,995
Price per sq ft: £412
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £328K – £480K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £396,995 (about £412 per square foot) in Leeds & Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,120,360.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leeds & Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£525,000£401
Semi-Detached38£384,995£417
Terraced16£309,500£447
Flats10£232,500£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leeds & Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leeds & Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£364,250£138,000£288,248£229,998
2017£420,000£196,748£295,000£285,995
2018£380,000£200,000£323,000£241,995
2019£394,248£80,800£318,500£270,000
2020£424,248£157,000£321,000£320,000
2021£411,250£194,000£334,248£320,000
2022£497,500£324,000£395,000£387,500
2023£494,995£431,000£372,500£338,000
2024£529,995£160,000£388,023£314,998
2025£522,498£231,000£384,995£338,995
2026£525,000£215,000£395,000£307,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leeds & Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leeds & Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334£225£327£320
2017£362£284£335£302
2018£334£288£331£369
2019£339£132£377£371
2020£326£217£378£293
2021£359£290£392£377
2022£420£501£386£357
2023£406£574£432£436
2024£400£314£425£442
2025£404£328£426£389
2026£421£294£405£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leeds & Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leeds & Langley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 3UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 3UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 20259, Bonica Drive, Maidstone, ME17 3YJDetachedFreehold£750,000
18 Jun 202510, Bonica Drive, Maidstone, ME17 3YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
03 Nov 202522, Remembrance Way, Maidstone, ME17 3YGSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
08 Aug 202510, Remembrance Way, Maidstone, ME17 3YGSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
27 May 20257, Remembrance Way, Maidstone, ME17 3YGSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the ME17 3UT postcode area, located within Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton, there are 4 primary and 0 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 3UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryLeigh Academy Langley ParkAcademy sponsor led
0.7 miPrimaryThe Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.8 miPrimaryLeigh Academy Tree TopsAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME17 3UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME17 3UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiBridger Way, Maidstone, ME17 3FWWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME17 3UT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Cooke

Leeds & Langley - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Gill Fort

Leeds & Langley - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Katie Jane Lotte Lam

Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMaidstoneE07000110
Parliamentary ConstituencyWeald of KentE14001570
WardLeeds & LangleyE05015604
ParishLangleyE04013404
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart SuttonE02005082
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Maidstone 015EE01024410
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2022-10-01

Frequently asked questions about ME17 3UT

Is ME17 3UT (Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton) safe?

The area around ME17 3UT records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near ME17 3UT?

The median sale price around ME17 3UT in Leeds & Langley is £396,995 (about £412 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME17 3UT?

There are 5 schools close to ME17 3UT, including Leigh Academy Langley Park (Good), The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Leigh Academy Tree Tops (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ME17 3UT?

ME17 3UT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME17 3UT (Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent covering ME17 3UT is Katie Jane Lotte Lam (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gary Cooke (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Gill Fort (Conservative and Unionist Party).