ME17 1DU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1DU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case ME which means Medway.
- Postal District. In our case ME17.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME17 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DU.
The regional mail center for the post area ME is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the ME17 1DU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME17 1DU postcode have the street address of The Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME17 1DU postcode is home to a bustling 23 residents!
It is situated within the post town of MAIDSTONE within the old postal county of Kent.
ME17 1DU is within the village of Ulcombe.
The ME17 1DU postcode area is composed of 90.91% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 9.09% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME17 1DU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in ME17 1DU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90.91% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 9.09% |
Map Coordinates for ME17 1DU
| Latitude | 51.2104108839 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.644316355252 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME17 1DU
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Weather Forecast for ME17 1DU
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 79.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 11 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME17 1DU Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME17 1DU
| Average Mbps | 61.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
ME17 1DU has an average download speed of 61.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,264 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (485,398) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (697,979) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME17 1DU
| Average Mbps | 14.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
ME17 1DU has an average upload speed of 14.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,826 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
64% of postcodes (757,486) have slower upload speeds.
35% of postcodes (415,329) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the ME17 1DU Postcode
Primary Schools
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
Address: The Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DU
Headteacher: Ms Emma Masters
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-11-27)
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: 01622842903
Kingswood Primary School
Address: Cayser Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3QF
Headteacher: Mrs Lynsey Sanchez Daviu
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-07-19)
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01622842674
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
Address: West Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Tara Deevoy
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-06-12)
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: 01622859261
Secondary Schools
Swadelands School
Address: Ham Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL
Headteacher: Mr Chris Foreman
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2015-12-10)
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact:
The Lenham School
Address: Ham Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL
Headteacher: Mr Robbie Ferguson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-11-06)
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: 01622858267
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Address: New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ
Headteacher: Mr Ryan Royston (Head of School)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-01-25)
Distance: 8.11 miles
Contact: 01622938444
Higher Schools
MidKent College
Address: Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN
Headteacher: Mr Simon Cook
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-11-16)
Distance: 14.51 miles
Contact: 01634383000
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Address: Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND
Headteacher: Denise Brown
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 23.20 miles
Contact: 03455212345
USP College
Address: Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW
Headteacher: Mr Dan Pearson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-12)
Distance: 24.69 miles
Contact: 01268756111
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME17 1DU
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: EAST SUTTON PARK, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3DF
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 KINGS ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9QU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25 STATION ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9SB
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 HIGH STREET, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2QD
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
SENACRE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
UJ PATEL IMOS - BELL MEADOW
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME17 1DU
ALLCURES PLC
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890758
SAXON WARRIOR PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2PG
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: :
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-4, LONGSHAW ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JD
Distance: 4.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755587
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NN
Distance: 4.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 661750
SPIRES PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4 THE SPIRES, DERINGWOOD PARADE, DERINGWOOD DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 8XW
Distance: 4.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 862840
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME17 1DU
HEADCORN EYE CENTRE AND HEARING CARE
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, TN27 9NH
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
PETER JONES OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CHURCH GATE COTTAGES, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0AX
Distance: 5.36 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: THE MALL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6AS
Distance: 6.71 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KING STREET - MAIDSTONE)
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 6.73 miles
Contact: :
TINSONS LIMITED
Address: 9 MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1TG
Distance: 6.86 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HT
Distance: 6.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME17 1DU
SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH LANE, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3BD
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 842212
SOUTHWAYS
Address: NORTH STREET, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3HT
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
HEADCORN SURGERY
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890294
THE GLEBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH ROAD, HARRIETSHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 1AP
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: :
LANGLEY
Address: HORSESHOES LANE, LANGLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3JY
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 863060
LEN VALLEY PRACTICE
Address: GROOM WAY, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2QF
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 858341
Transport Links near ME17 1DU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME17 1DU
- Headcorn
Headcorn station, Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SDDistance: 3.60 milesDriving Time: 10.11 minutes - Harrietsham
Harrietsham station, Station Road, Harriertsham, Kent, ME17 1JADistance: 4.64 milesDriving Time: 8.77 minutes - Lenham
Lenham station, Station Approach Road, off High Street, Lenham, ME17 2HRDistance: 5.09 milesDriving Time: 11.34 minutes - Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne station, Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TXDistance: 5.12 milesDriving Time: 10.16 minutes - Staplehurst
Staplehurst station, Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QRDistance: 7.73 milesDriving Time: 14.84 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME17 1DU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME17 1DU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME17 1DU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Helen Whately |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME17 1DU Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Maidstone District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.
Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Maidstone District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Maidstone District at the following link Maidstone District.How much is the Council Tax?
Maidstone District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Maidstone District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the ME17 1DU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Kent County CouncilHouse Sales in ME17 1DU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £650,000 | £570,000 | £610,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £236,500 | £236,500 | £236,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME17 1DU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Laight Road, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3FU | 6.23 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Aldi |
| Morrisons, St. Saviours Road, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NN | 7.87 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Station Road, Staplehurst, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0QE | 7.87 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Grovewood Drive North, Weavering, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5TQ | 9.61 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PB | 15.39 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME17 1DU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 68-70 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RJ | 6.93 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to 68-70 Week Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 9.15 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Eureka Leisure Park, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BN | 10.36 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Eureka Leisure Park, Trinity Road |
| Unit 100, Ashford County Square, Ashford, TN23 1AE | 10.66 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to Unit 100, Ashford County Square |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS | 4.09 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS |
| McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR | 6.70 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR |
| McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA | 6.89 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA |
| McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL | 6.97 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 6.70 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 6.98 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD | 10.09 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to KFC Sittingbourne - Mill Way |
| KFC, High Street, ASHFORD, TN24 8TH | 10.84 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to KFC Ashford - High Street |
| KFC, Beaver Road, ASHFORD, TN23 7ST | 10.92 miles | Directions from ME17 1DU to KFC Ashford - Beaver Road |