ME17 2LR Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about ME17 2LR postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

ME17 2LR is a residential postcode in Lenham, Kent. ME17 2LR postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, ME17 2LR has 9 properties within its service area. ME17 2LR is located in Harrietsham and Lenham, Maidstone region with center coordinates 51.23668300, 0.70328900.

The population of ME17 2LR postcode is 22, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to ME postcode Area, ME17 District, and ME17 2 postcode Sector.

Properties in ME17 2LR area have been sold 14 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For ME17 2LR Postcode
#House No/Name,
Lenham , MAIDSTONE , Kent , ME17 2LR

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.23668
Longitude 0.70329
Northing 152083
Easting 588809
Altitude 119 Meters
Grid Reference Code TQ888520
Plus Code 9F326PP3+M8
Distance To Sea 8.94 mi

ME17 2LR postcode has center coordinates [51.23668,0.70329]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 119 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TQ888520 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in ME17 2LR is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 9
Population 22
Rural / Urban Rural town and fringe
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
19271 / 32702
Census Output Area E00123671
Built Up Area Lenham
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area Maidstone 011A
Middle Layer Output Super Area Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham

This location is a rural town and fringe. According to 2011 census, 58.93% of the people in ME17 2LR is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area ME
Postcode District ME17
Postcode Sector ME17 2

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Kent
District Maidstone
Ward Harrietsham and Lenham
Parish Lenham
Local Authority Kent
Constituency Faversham and Mid Kent
Region South East
ITL Level 2 Kent
ITL Level 3 Mid Kent

Amenities Available In ME17 2LR


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Medway
Average Income £48300

Railway Station

Station Lenham
Distance To Station 0.25 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Kent
Water Company South East Water
Sewage Company Southern Water

Property Sales In ME17 2LR


Address Property Type Price Date
2 GRANTS COTTAGES, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2LR Terraced (Freehold) £76,000
£139,500
£198,000
£185,000
1997-11-18
2002-08-16
2006-08-25
2009-08-27
THACKER GATE, OLD HAM LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2LR Detached (Freehold) £308,000
£420,000
2003-11-05
2008-01-04
4 GRANTS COTTAGES, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2LR Terraced (Freehold) £150,000
£197,000
2004-01-12
2007-08-10
5 GRANTS COTTAGES, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2LR Semi Detached (Freehold) £192,000
£230,000
2006-06-30
2008-09-05
6 GRANTS COTTAGES, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2LR Terraced (Freehold) £230,000
2007-12-20
GRANTS COTTAGES, 3, OLD HAM LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2LR Terraced (Freehold) £197,000
2008-01-28
WEALDEN, OLD HAM LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2LR Detached (Freehold) £395,000
£485,000
2015-03-27
2021-03-08

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 317211 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 172102 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 281117 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 356969 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 548430 GBP

Public Transport Near ME17 2LR


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Loder Close
Loder Close (adj), Ham Lane, Lenham
369.76 metres
Loder Close
Loder Close (opp), Ham Lane, Lenham
369.80 metres
Cherry Close
Cherry Close (adj), Ham Lane, Lenham
376.09 metres
Cherry Close
Cherry Close (opp), Ham Lane, Lenham
387.07 metres
The Lenham School
The Lenham School (in), Lenham School Grounds, Lenham
560.29 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Lenham Rail Station
Lenham
396.65 metres
Harrietsham Rail Station
Harrietsham
2.34 km
Hollingbourne Rail Station
Hollingbourne
6.15 km
Charing (Kent) Rail Station
Charing
6.86 km
Pluckley Rail Station
Pluckley
9.44 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Lydd London Ashford Airport
Lydd Airport
35.32 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from ME17 2LR
(In Meters)
ME17 1BJ 531.33
ME17 2LS 399.05
ME17 2LT 469.30
ME17 2FG 397.67
ME17 2AQ 241.54
ME17 2LH 136.62
ME17 2BW 317.09
ME17 2FZ 362.22
ME17 2FF 380.06
ME17 2FY 391.63

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in ME17 2LR through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and ME17 2LR just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in ME17 2LR is 317211 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Lenham, Kent. View the map section for more details.

There are 9 properties in ME17 2LR as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach ME17 2LR follow this link.

Old Ham Lane