Is ME17 1AA a safe place to live?

Yes, ME17 1AA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ME17 1AA?

The population for the ME17 1AA area is approximately 385 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME17 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME17 1AA.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME17 1AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10

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2/10

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1/10

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5/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 97% owner-occupation and an average age of 67, ME17 1AA is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME17 1AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.1km from Ringlestone in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 67 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00186811 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME17 1AA. The average age is 66.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active

FT: 20%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

ME17 1AA has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harrietsham2.7 km
Lenham3.2 km
Hollingbourne5.1 km