Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

CHURCH ROAD, ME17 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, ME17 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

523

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME17 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ME17 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME17 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Church Road, 0.4km from Harrietsham in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00123663 (shared with 22 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 1AW. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

ME17 1AW has low crime rates — 41 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 offences19
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Harrietsham Social Club0.5 km
  • Percival's Rest0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Taste Of Bengal0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham0.5 km
  • Lenham2.2 km
  • Hollingbourne4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chippendayle Drive0.2 km
  • Chippendayle Drive0.3 km
  • Church Lane0.3 km
  • Church Lane0.3 km
  • West Street0.4 km