Overview for Ashford Road, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1XE

Introduction

Maidstone is the largest town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, which is known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had an approximate population of 100,000 in 2019. Since World War II, the town's economy has shifted from heavy industry towards light industry and services.

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Summary for Ashford Road, MAIDSTONE, ME17 1XE

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Hollingbourne
in
North Downs
within
Maidstone
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near ME17 1XE

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
12
In Progress
13
Completed
0
Cancelled
7

Road Safety near ME17 1XE

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Ashford Road, ME17 1XE that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME17 1XE

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Maidstone and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the North Downs neighbourhood.

Kent Police

North Downs Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
12
Dec 2023
2
Vehicle Crime
Jan 2024
4
Dec 2023
1
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
2
Dec 2023
2

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Faversham and Mid Kent parliamentary constituency.

Faversham and Mid Kent is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Helen Whately (Conservative) since May 2015.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Ashford Road, ME17 1XE

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for ME17 1XE

Latitude
51.260967
Longitude
0.610623

Residents at ME17 1XE

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at ME17 1XE

Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
18:27

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME17 1XE is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.11%
Cloudy75.41%
Rain10.82%
Windy2.37%
Other0.29%

Population

Maidstone
170,000

Deprivation Index

31.1 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at ME17 1XE

Active
None

Postcode Details for ME17 1XE

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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