Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

MARLEY ROAD, ME17 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLEY ROAD, ME17 1AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

188

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME17 1AX 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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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME17 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Marley Road, 0.9km 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00186770 (shared with 8 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 1AX. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ME17 1AX has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Percival's Rest1.0 km
  • Harrietsham Social Club1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.9 km
  • BP Oil UK Limited1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Taste Of Bengal1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham0.9 km
  • Lenham1.9 km
  • Hollingbourne4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.4 km
  • Church Lane0.4 km