ME17 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Ashford Road, 0.1km from Harrietsham in Lenham and Harrietsham. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.
For families considering a move, ME17 1AH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00123665 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1AH.
472
41
£ 49,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME17 1AH — age 41, 81% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME17 1AH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME17 1AH has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Parkwood Trout Farm0.9 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harrietsham Social Club0.2 km
- Percival's Rest0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare0.6 km
- Taste Of Bengal0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrietsham0.4 km
- Lenham2.5 km
- Hollingbourne4.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- The Roebuck0.2 km
- The Roebuck0.2 km
- Chippendayle Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME171AH · Data under Open Government Licence