ME17 1BD is a safe, established residential area on St Welcumes Way, 0.6km 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 1BD represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00123664 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST WELCUMES WAY, ME17 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST WELCUMES WAY, ME17 1BD.
312
39
£ 49,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME17 1BD is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME17 1BD. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 292,000
3 sales · Mean £ 277,166
Terraced
£ 140,000
6 sales · Mean £ 157,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME17 1BD has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harrietsham Social Club0.7 km
- Percival's Rest0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Taste Of Bengal0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrietsham0.7 km
- Lenham2.0 km
- Hollingbourne4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lane0.2 km
- Church Lane0.2 km
- Chippendayle Drive0.4 km
- Chippendayle Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME171BD · Data under Open Government Licence