Overview for Church Square, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2PJ

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 Church Square, MAIDSTONE, ME17 2PJ

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Lenham
in
Harrietsham and Lenham
within
Maidstone
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near ME17 2PJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
6
Completed
1
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near ME17 2PJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Church Square, ME17 2PJ that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME17 2PJ

View traffic levels near Church Square, ME17 2PJ from official Department for Transport counts.

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Maidstone and nearby Videos From YouTube

Kent Drone Footage

Channel: Artem Storozhuk (View Channel)

Published: 3 Aug 2020

Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

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

Kent Police

Harrietsham and Lenham Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023
7
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
4
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
12

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 Church Square, ME17 2PJ

7A CHURCH SQUARE, ME17 2PJ
30 Apr 2021
£207,500
POND COTTAGE TITHE YARD CHURCH SQUARE, ME17 2PJ
15 Jun 2018
£447,500
6 CHURCH SQUARE, ME17 2PJ
7 Dec 2017
£325,000
STABLE COTTAGE CHURCH SQUARE, ME17 2PJ
2 Jun 2017
£347,000

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 2PJ

Latitude
51.236634
Longitude
0.71823

Residents at ME17 2PJ

Households
12
Male
10
Female
16
People per Household
2.17

Sunrise and Sunset at ME17 2PJ

Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
18:25

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME17 2PJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.12%
Cloudy72.32%
Rain11.01%
Windy6.13%
Other0.42%

Population

Maidstone
170,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME17 2PJ

Active
0
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for ME17 2PJ

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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