ME17 1LU 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 (1LU) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LU.
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 1LU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME17 1LU postcode have the street address of Lenham Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME17 1LU postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!
It is situated within the post town of MAIDSTONE within the old postal county of Kent.
ME17 1LU is within the village of Kingswood.
The ME17 1LU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME17 1LU are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in ME17 1LU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for ME17 1LU
| Latitude | 51.2250395142 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.645312574752 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME17 1LU Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME17 1LU
| Average Mbps | 2.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 3.270 |
ME17 1LU has an average download speed of 2.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
102 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (743) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,183,796) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME17 1LU
| Average Mbps | 0.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 0.890 |
ME17 1LU has an average upload speed of 0.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,264 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (3,591) have slower upload speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,178,786) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME17 1LU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Platts Heath Primary School
Address: Platts Heath Primary School, Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01622850316
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
Address: Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01622842903
Kingswood Primary School
Address: Kingswood Primary School, Cayser Drive, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3QF
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01622842674
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME17 1LU
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: EAST SUTTON PARK, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3DF
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 HIGH STREET, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2QD
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 KINGS ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9QU
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25 STATION ROAD, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9SB
Distance: 4.09 miles
Contact: :
SENACRE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: :
UJ PATEL IMOS - BELL MEADOW
Address: 1 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9NB
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME17 1LU
SAXON WARRIOR PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2PG
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
ALLCURES PLC
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890758
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: GATEWAY HOUSE, WALLIS AVE, PARKWOOD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NE
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 754977
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2-4, LONGSHAW ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9JD
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 755587
SPIRES PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4 THE SPIRES, DERINGWOOD PARADE, DERINGWOOD DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 8XW
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 862840
PAYDENS LTD
Address: 126-128 ASHFORD ROAD, BEARSTED, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 4LX
Distance: 4.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 737713
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME17 1LU
HEADCORN EYE CENTRE AND HEARING CARE
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, TN27 9NH
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: :
PETER JONES OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CHURCH GATE COTTAGES, HIGH STREET, STAPLEHURST, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 0AX
Distance: 6.12 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: THE MALL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6AS
Distance: 6.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KING STREET - MAIDSTONE)
Address: 56-62 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BW
Distance: 6.15 miles
Contact: :
TINSONS LIMITED
Address: 9 MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1TG
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HT
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME17 1LU
THE GLEBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH ROAD, HARRIETSHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 1AP
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
LANGLEY
Address: HORSESHOES LANE, LANGLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3JY
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 863060
SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH LANE, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3BD
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 842212
SOUTHWAYS
Address: NORTH STREET, SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3HT
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
LEN VALLEY PRACTICE
Address: GROOM WAY, LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 2QF
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 858341
HEADCORN SURGERY
Address: GRIGG LANE, HEADCORN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN27 9AA
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 890294
Motorway Junctions near ME17 1LU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME17 1LU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME17 1LU 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 1LU 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 1LU 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME17 1LU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Laight Road, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3FU | 5.62 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Aldi |
| Morrisons, St. Saviours Road, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9NN | 7.24 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Grovewood Drive North, Weavering, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5TQ | 8.47 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Station Road, Staplehurst, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0QE | 8.97 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PB | 13.89 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME17 1LU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 68-70 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RJ | 6.36 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to 68-70 Week Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 8.16 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Eureka Leisure Park, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BN | 10.69 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Eureka Leisure Park, Trinity Road |
| Unit 100, Ashford County Square, Ashford, TN23 1AE | 11.07 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to Unit 100, Ashford County Square |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS | 3.17 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to McDonald's, Junction 8, M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1SS |
| McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR | 6.14 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR |
| McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA | 6.37 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA |
| McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL | 6.39 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 6.14 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 6.40 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD | 9.15 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to KFC Sittingbourne - Mill Way |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 10.55 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, ASHFORD, TN24 8TH | 11.23 miles | Directions from ME17 1LU to KFC Ashford - High Street |