Lested Lane Chart Sutton, Maidstone
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (ME17), about 220 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 24201842.
13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £890,000 across 1 sale. 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Maidstone costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 36% of premises. The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 5.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 98 to 105 m above sea level. 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Langley, about 1.9 km away. About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £890,000 | £890,000 | £890,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £430,000 | £330,000 | £630,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £555,000 | £500,000 | £610,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2025 | LESTED ME17 3RZ | Detached | £890,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2021 | 4, ORCHARD FARM COTTAGE ME17 3RZ | Terraced | £330,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 3, ORCHARD FARM COTTAGE ME17 3RZ | Terraced | £630,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2021 | BEECH COURT ME17 3RZ | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2018 | LITTLE HUMPHREYS ME17 3RZ | Terraced | £600,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2017 | 3, ORCHARD FARM COTTAGE ME17 3RZ | Terraced | £610,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | LESTED ME17 3RZ | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2014 | 3, ORCHARD FARM COTTAGE ME17 3RZ | Terraced | £240,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Sep 2012 | LITTLE HUMPHREYS ME17 3RZ | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2006 | LESTED ME17 3RZ | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2002 | 4, ORCHARD FARM COTTAGE ME17 3RZ | Terraced | £178,000 | |
| 10 Aug 1999 | BEECH COURT ME17 3RZ | Detached | £189,950 | |
| 17 Jul 1996 | CHART COTTAGE ME17 3RZ | Semi-detached | £90,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 126 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (4); 1900-1929 (2); 2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Maidstone in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,668 | £1,946 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,059 | £3,615 | £4,171 | £5,005 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (20% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE MOORINGS, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 98 m and 105 m above sea level (101 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME17 3RZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME17 3SA | 92% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME17 3SB | 100% | 36% | 36% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bearsted 317,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km |
| Hollingbourne 62,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Staplehurst 731,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 4 within 800 m; nearest Chart Corner Chart Sutton | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chequers Bus Station Maidstone | 6.0 km |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.8 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 39.3 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 53.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Langley | 1.9 km |
| Pharmacies | Mediclinic Pharmacy | 1.8 km |
| NHS dentists | Senacre Dental Practice | 2.4 km |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Maidstone | 6.8 km |
| Police station | Kent Police Recruitment | 3.0 km |
| Cash machines | SGN Ltd - Parkwood Cashzone | 2.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,650 m² | 1.3 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 580 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 580 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,840 m² | 1.1 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Boughton Monchelsea Place, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km west. 11 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boughton Monchelsea Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Loch | Lake or reservoir | 740 m north |
| Penfold Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km north-west |
| Hogtrough Shaw | Wood | 1.5 km north-west |
| Stream Shaw | Wood | 1.6 km north-west |
| Silver Hill | Hill | 4.2 km north |
| Loose Valley | Valley | 4.7 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Langley Park | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sutton Valence Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burrow ME17 3SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Plough Wents Road (1); On or near Lested Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ME17 3RZ: 15 addresses
- ME17 3SA: 6 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- ME17 3SB: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chart Corner · Amber Way · Crossways · Ivans Field · Orchard Bank
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.