Rectory Lane - ME17 3BS
Key Postcode Insights
ME17 3BS is a residential postcode situated on Rectory Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 799th largest and 796th most expensive of the 1,060 postcodes in the ME17 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 11 houses and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £767,513
- 10 Year change
- up 25.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,376pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £393/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
ME17 3BS is a residential postcode situated on Rectory Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 799th largest and 796th most expensive of the 1,060 postcodes in the ME17 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 11 houses and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £767,513
- 10 Year change
- up 25.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,376pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £393/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin ME17 3BS
- Brancaster
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Carter Barn
Unknown
- Cherry Hill
Unknown
- Coachmans Cottage
3 Bed Period House
- Court House
5 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in ME17 3BS sold for £165,000 on 3rd November 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 16.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £767,513.
The ME17 3BS Sales Market has increased by 25.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £767,513 |
| June 2025 | 1.2% | £766,473 |
| June 2024 | -3.6% | £757,538 |
| June 2023 | 0.2% | £785,525 |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £783,692 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £710,756 |
| June 2020 | -0.1% | £657,481 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £657,836 |
| June 2018 | 1.2% | £659,659 |
| June 2017 | 6.4% | £651,821 |
| June 2016 | 8.2% | £612,656 |
| June 2015 | 5.9% | £565,974 |
| June 2014 | 9.7% | £534,554 |
| June 2013 | 0.8% | £487,152 |
| June 2012 | 0% | £483,061 |
| June 2011 | 2.4% | £483,302 |
| June 2010 | 4.7% | £472,096 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £450,708 |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £502,444 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £495,144 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,376.
The ME17 3BS Rental Market has increased by 54.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £2,376pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.8% | £2,312pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £2,248pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.1% | £2,072pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.6% | £1,882pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.4% | £1,749pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £1,659pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.3% | £1,626pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.4% | £1,574pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £1,581pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.2% | £1,537pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £1,448pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £1,359pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £1,305pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £1,271pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.6% | £1,239pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.5% | £1,196pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.4% | £1,155pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.2% | £1,183pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,136pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 3rd November 2021 for £165,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 16.5%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
ME17 3BS has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2021£165,000 | 2 Bed Flat5 The Elders, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS5 The Elders, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
- Sold Nov 2017£150,000 | 3 Bed House1, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS1, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
- Sold Feb 2016£1,325,000 | 5 Bed HouseRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BSRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
- Sold Oct 2009£1,250,000 | 5 Bed HouseRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BSRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
- Sold Nov 2008£135,000 | 2 Bed Flat5 The Elders, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS5 The Elders, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
Nearby Postcodes
ME17 3BS is the 799th largest and the 796th most expensive postcode out of the 1,060 postcodes in the ME17 area.
- ME17 3AH, Chapel Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17ME17 3AH8 Addresses|53 m away
- ME17 3BW, Lower Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17ME17 3BW6 Addresses|80 m away
- ME17 3BP, Lower Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17ME17 3BP2 Addresses|80 m away
- ME17 3BQ, The Platt, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17ME17 3BQ14 Addresses|83 m away
- ME17 3AJ, Broad Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17ME17 3AJ18 Addresses|84 m away
Property Types
- 5 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 4 modern flats built after 1980
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (5)
- modern flat (4)
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (5)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2016£1,325,000 | 5 Bed HouseRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BSRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
- Sold Aug 2004£1,300,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BSThe Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
- Sold Oct 2009£1,250,000 | 5 Bed HouseRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BSRichmond House, Rectory Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3BS
Schools Nearby
- Sutton Valence Primary School500 m away
- Kingswood Primary School3.1 km away
- Ulcombe Church of England Primary School3.3 km away
- Cornwallis Academy5.8 km away
- New Line Learning Academy6.1 km away
- Maidstone Grammar School7.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to ME17 3BS is Staplehurst station, which is 5.6 kilometres away.
- Staplehurst|5.6 km away
- Headcorn|5.6 km away
- Hollingbourne|6.2 km away
- Harrietsham|6.4 km away
