Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ROEBUCK BUSINESS PARK, ME17 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROEBUCK BUSINESS PARK, ME17 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

472

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

work
Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME17 1AB — age 41, 81% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME17 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Roebuck Business Park, 0.3km from Harrietsham in Lenham and Harrietsham. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00123665 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME17 1AB. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME17 1AB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

P

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Parkwood Trout Farm0.8 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Harrietsham Social Club0.2 km
  • Percival's Rest0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare0.5 km
  • Taste Of Bengal0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham0.4 km
  • Lenham2.6 km
  • Hollingbourne4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • The Roebuck0.2 km
  • The Roebuck0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km