The UK Postcode Database

ME17 3LJ

a postcode in Kent

Introduced in January 1980
ME17 3LJ 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 3LJ

Shepherds Way - 18 properties, USRN 24201346

Orchard Close - 1 property, USRN 24201147

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.2347 / 51°14'4"N

Longitude: 0.5937 / 0°35'37"E

UTM Reference: 31U 332013 5678674

OS Easting: 581164

OS Northing: 151584

OS Grid: TQ811515

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR QT1.DY9

Mapcode Global: VHJMN.77QB

Open Location Code: 9F326HMV+VF

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01hf16

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

  • rural village
  • a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 1a1

  • Retired Professionals
  • Spacious Rural Living
  • Pre-Retirement Spacious Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 19055 / 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 3LJ on Saturday 20 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:41
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:54
Sunrise 04:41
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:59
Sunset 21:16
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:04
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:16
Hours of daylight today04:11 to 21:46
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:46 to 04:11
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises 08:46
Moon sets 23:22

For a full sun and moon calendar for ME17 3LJ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in ME17 3LJ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
29 September 2023 Ramblers, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £340,000
12 May 2023 Springvale, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £625,000
18 November 2022 Homerton, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Semi-detached Freehold £360,000
27 July 2021 The Croft, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £355,000
19 January 2018 Woodlands, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £310,000
23 March 2016 The Croft, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £265,000
8 October 2014 Ramblers, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £210,000
30 September 2009 Springvale, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £200,000
20 August 2009 Post Cottage, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £165,000
9 October 2007 Treetops, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £495,000
5 February 2007 Hibernia, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Semi-detached Freehold £180,000
8 November 2005 The Croft, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £199,000
31 August 2004 Woodcroft, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £215,000
17 November 2003 Treetops, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £320,000
1 November 2002 Treetops, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £335,000
17 May 2002 Jaqabi, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Semi-detached Freehold £133,000
8 May 2002 Cheysing, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £189,500
31 August 1999 Post Cottage, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £45,000
10 October 1997 Cheysing, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Detached Freehold £87,500
5 September 1997 Jaqabi, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Semi-detached Freehold £75,000
16 June 1995 Jaqabi, Shepherds Way, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LJ Semi-detached Freehold £62,000

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 3LJ

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Weald of Kent

MP

Katie Lam Conservative

Maidstone Borough Council
District council ward

Leeds & Langley

Councillors

Gary Cooke Conservative

Gill Fort Conservative

ME17 3LJ also falls within the Civil Parish of Langley, 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 3LJ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00123915 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01024410 Maidstone 015E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02005082 Maidstone 015 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04013404 Langley Civil Parishes Administrative 1 April 2024 DLUHC
E05015604 Leeds & Langley 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
E14001570 Weald of 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
E33043117 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
E58002112 Maidstone Rural South ED County Electoral Divisions Electoral 1 May 2025 DLUHC
E63012684 Langley Heath 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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