Postcode ME9 8BJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 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 Hollingbourne located about 3.1 miles away.
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 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME9 8BJ.
Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham near ME9 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hollingbourne located about 3.1 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 ME9 8BJ 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 ME9 8BJ, 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.