ME17 is a postcode district in Maidstone, South East, covering 1002 active and 235 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME17 (15%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (15%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME17 are around £393k, down 11.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME17 at 220 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME17 postcode area.
27,049
43
£ 49,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME17 spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £393k. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Langley Park Primary Academy
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
Hollingbourne Primary School
Lenham Primary School
Platts Heath Primary School
Sutton Valence Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Londis (Fareways)
- Campus & Co
- Esso Maidstone Services
- Rumwoods Garden Centre The Coffee Garden
- St John The Baptist (End Of Rainbow)
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bramley Knowle Farm
- Chilston Park Hotel
- Mercure Maidstone
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Bull Inn
- Harrietsham Social Club
- Hook And Hatchet
- Kings Head
- Lenham Social Club
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Ledian Gardens Retirement Village
- The Greenery
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Blooming Green
- Blue Reef Coffee Shop
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Costa Coffee Drive Thru'
- Coxheath Kebab & Pizza
- Coxheath Spice
- Kingswood Kebab And Pizza
- Marino Fish And Grill
- + 2 more
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