The ME17 3LS postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME17 3LS area, explore the ME17 3LS Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME17 |
| Ward | Sutton Valence and Langley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Kingswood, Langley Heath & Chart Sutton |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Maidstone |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Valence and Langley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 19055 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting rural retirement / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Murco/Shay Service Station, Retailers - Other
Address: Shay Service Station, Unit 1, Maidstone Road, ME17 3LS
WB Chambers, Manufacturers, Packers
Address: Oakdene Farm, Maidstone Road, Sutton Valence, ME17 3LS
The nearest places is Five Wents(0.26 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Plough(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hollingbourne(3.13 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(24.16 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Valence Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME17 3HT (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Sutton Valence SchoolAll Through, None | 2-19 | ME17 3HL (0.82 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LANGLEY(0.73 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| langleyActivethe orchard surgery, horseshoes lane, langley, maidstone, kent | 01622863060 | ME17 3JY |
The population of ME173LS is 428 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2362), Between 25 to 34 (1614), and Between 35 to 44 (1614).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 384 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 28.
Regarding education, 103 adults have Level 4, while 55 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (341), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (248).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (247), followed by No religion (137).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (73) followed by Small employers and own account workers (73), and Intermediate occupations (56).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (466), and 430 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1551) and European Union EU-14 (28).