Town Pop. 2,539

Living in Lenham and Harrietsham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lenham and Harrietsham scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Safety falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Lenham and Harrietsham places 7th of 10 in the ME17 postcode district.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (21), healthcare (25) and transport (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: ME17 postcode district.

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Lenham and Harrietsham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 136 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Shoplifting 56 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 50 crimes
  2. 2 Headcorn Road 31 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 28 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 14.1 µg/m³
68
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Harrietsham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lenham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Lenham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital7.7 mi
William Harvey Hospital10.2 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,138 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
44
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Maidstone
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 183 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired30%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Maidstone · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Lenham 0.6 mi
Harrietsham 1.1 mi
Hollingbourne 3.4 mi
J8 M20 3.6 mi
J8 M20 4.2 mi
J5 M2 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £372,500 58
Detached £533,750 18
Semi-detached £372,500 20
Terraced £335,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£285k £396k £511k £622k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ulcombe 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Maidstone) 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Egerton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chartway Street 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Langley Heath 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Charing 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton Valence 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bredgar 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Langley (Maidstone) 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Broadoak 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Pluckley 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Pluckley Thorne 40 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lenham and Harrietsham a nice place to live?

Lenham and Harrietsham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lenham and Harrietsham is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lenham and Harrietsham?

Lenham and Harrietsham has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 376 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lenham and Harrietsham?

Among the top-rated schools in Lenham and Harrietsham are Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, Lenham Primary School and The Lenham School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Lenham and Harrietsham in total.

What are house prices like in Lenham and Harrietsham?

The current median house price in Lenham and Harrietsham is £372,500, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £533,750, semi-detached £372,500, terraced £335,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 58 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lenham and Harrietsham in context

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Postcode districts in Lenham and Harrietsham

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