The UK Postcode Database

ME17 1LE

a postcode in Kent

Introduced in December 1996
ME17 1LE Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with ME17 1LE

Downlands - 13 properties, USRN 24201795

Ashford Road - 1 property, USRN 24200040

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.2429 / 51°14'34"N

Longitude: 0.687 / 0°41'13"E

UTM Reference: 31U 338555 5679375

OS Easting: 587644

OS Northing: 152729

OS Grid: TQ876527

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR QT5.0HF

Mapcode Global: VHJMP.V1K1

Open Location Code: 9F326MVP+4Q

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01if28

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: D1

  • rural town
  • a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 2c1

  • Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
  • Ageing Communities
  • Communal Retirement Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 18321 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for ME17 1LE on Monday 8 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:46
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:56
Sunrise 04:42
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:56
Sunset 21:10
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 21:56
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:05
Hours of daylight today04:12 to 21:40
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:40 to 04:12
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 00:17
Moon sets 12:00

For a full sun and moon calendar for ME17 1LE, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in ME17 1LE

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
27 September 2022 Rorty Crinkle, 11, Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £712,500
9 March 2021 Rorty Crinkle, 11, Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £620,000
28 August 2015 3 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £530,000
3 June 2015 6 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £540,000
3 December 2010 4 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £435,000
24 September 2010 13 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £342,500
25 June 2010 6 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £495,000
28 May 2010 9 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £435,000
14 May 2010 3 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £440,000
16 January 2007 12 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £415,000
2 September 2005 12 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £385,000
13 August 2004 13 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £330,000
12 February 2004 12 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £360,000
6 February 2004 Rorty Crinkle, 11, Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £325,000
13 November 2002 4 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £329,995
12 November 2001 6 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £324,000
23 February 2001 8 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £248,000
30 June 2000 3 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £249,995
17 December 1999 4 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £225,000
18 June 1999 10 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £191,000
17 June 1999 8 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £190,000
2 October 1998 12 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £210,000
31 March 1998 1 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £105,000
23 December 1997 5 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £198,000
28 November 1997 10 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £187,500
4 November 1997 9 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £194,000
31 October 1997 Rorty Crinkle, 11, Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £190,000
20 September 1997 4 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £186,000
13 September 1997 6 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £205,000
29 August 1997 3 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £180,000
1 August 1997 2 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £186,500
11 July 1997 7 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £190,000
7 July 1997 13 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £147,000
9 April 1997 12 Downlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LE Detached Freehold £190,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for ME17 1LE

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Faversham and Mid Kent

MP

Helen Whately Conservative

Maidstone Borough Council
District council ward

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

Councillors

Kathy Cox Independent

Janetta Sams Independent

Tom Sams Independent

ME17 1LE also falls within the Civil Parish of Harrietsham, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for ME17 1LE

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00123663 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E01024363 Maidstone 011C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E01034993 Maidstone 011E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E02005078 Maidstone 011 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04004956 Harrietsham Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05015601 Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 2 May 2024 DLUHC
E07000110 Maidstone Non-metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E10000016 Kent Counties Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000008 South East Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001235 Faversham and Mid Kent Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000032 Kent Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000242 Medway Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33043092 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000056 South East Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000237 NHS Kent and Medway ICB - 91Q Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000005 South East NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2018 ODS
E54000032 NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000011 Kent and Medway Cancer Alliances Health 1 September 2016 NHS England
E58002110 Maidstone Rural East ED County Electoral Divisions Electoral 1 May 2025 DLUHC
E63012655 Harrietsham Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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