ME17 1LB 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 (1LB) 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 LB.
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 1LB 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 1LB postcode have the street address of Forstal Lane.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 2 individuals call the ME17 1LB postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of MAIDSTONE within the old postal county of Kent.
ME17 1LB is within Chegworth.
The ME17 1LB postcode area is composed of 66.67% residential properties, 33.33% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME17 1LB are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in ME17 1LB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 66.67% |
| Commercial | 33.33% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for ME17 1LB
| Latitude | 51.2463353821 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.657296693127 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME17 1LB
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 137 Ashford | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 148 Maidstone and the Medway Towns | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 189 Ashford & Romsey Marsh | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for ME17 1LB
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 37.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 78.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 49.00% | NE 4 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 47.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 73.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 56.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 39.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 19.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 39.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 36.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 32.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of ME17 1LB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
Address: Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, West Street, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1JZ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01622859261
Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School
Address: Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RL
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01622861398
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME17 1LB
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 HIGH STREET, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2QD
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: EAST SUTTON PARK, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3DF
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: :
K2 SMILES LTD
Address: 1 CAVENDISH WAY, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8PW
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: :
SENACRE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 4.48 miles
Contact: :
UJ PATEL IMOS - BELL MEADOW
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 4.48 miles
Contact: :
GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: PENHURST CLOSE, WEAVERING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5BT
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME17 1LB
SAXON WARRIOR PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2PG
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
PAYDENS LTD
Address: 126-128 ASHFORD ROAD, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4LX
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 737713
SPIRES PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4 THE SPIRES, DERINGWOOD PARADE, DERINGWOOD DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 8XW
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 862840
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 4.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-4, LONGSHAW ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JD
Distance: 4.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755587
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NN
Distance: 4.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 661750
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME17 1LB
HEADCORN EYE CENTRE AND HEARING CARE
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, TN27 9NH
Distance: 5.63 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KING STREET - MAIDSTONE)
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: THE MALL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6AS
Distance: 5.99 miles
Contact: :
TINSONS LIMITED
Address: 9 MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1TG
Distance: 6.16 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HT
Distance: 6.17 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS Z LTD - MAIDSTONE
Address: PUDDING LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1LN
Distance: 6.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME17 1LB
THE GLEBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH ROAD, HARRIETSHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 1AP
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
LANGLEY
Address: HORSESHOES LANE, LANGLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3JY
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 863060
LEN VALLEY PRACTICE
Address: GROOM WAY, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2QF
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 858341
SOUTHWAYS
Address: NORTH STREET, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3HT
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH LANE, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3BD
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 842212
BEARSTED
Address: YEOMAN LANE, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4DS
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 737326
Transport Links near ME17 1LB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME17 1LB
- Harrietsham
Harrietsham station, Station Road, Harriertsham, Kent, ME17 1JADistance: 1.03 milesDriving Time: 2.35 minutes - Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne station, Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TXDistance: 3.13 milesDriving Time: 6.14 minutes - Lenham
Lenham station, Station Approach Road, off High Street, Lenham, ME17 2HRDistance: 3.47 milesDriving Time: 6.52 minutes - Bearsted
Bearsted station, Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PHDistance: 4.49 milesDriving Time: 7.07 minutes - Headcorn
Headcorn station, Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SDDistance: 9.19 milesDriving Time: 16.13 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME17 1LB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME17 1LB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME17 1LB 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 1LB 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 1LB 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 1LB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £187,333 | £187,333 | £187,333 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the ME17 1LB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME17 1LB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Laight Road, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3FU | 6.25 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to Aldi |
| Morrisons, St. Saviours Road, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NN | 7.67 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Grovewood Drive North, Weavering, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5TQ | 7.81 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Station Road, Staplehurst, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0QE | 11.26 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, Avenue Of Remembrance, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 4DN | 11.57 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME17 1LB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 68-70 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RJ | 6.17 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to 68-70 Week Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 6.87 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 10.88 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 10.89 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to 80 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS | 2.34 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS |
| McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR | 5.98 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR |
| McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL | 6.18 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL |
| McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA | 6.28 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 5.98 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 6.20 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD | 7.60 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to KFC Sittingbourne - Mill Way |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 9.71 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 10.75 miles | Directions from ME17 1LB to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |