ME17 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Meredith Close, 0.2km from Leeds in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Leeds ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME17 1BF is 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. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00123743 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEREDITH CLOSE, ME17 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEREDITH CLOSE, ME17 1BF.
369
41
£ 58,400 /yr
57%
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
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in ME17 1BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME17 1BF. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME17 1BF has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The George Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hollingbourne2.5 km
- Bearsted3.6 km
- Harrietsham4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Forge Lane0.2 km
- Forge Lane0.2 km
- Burgess Hall Drive0.4 km
- Burgess Hall Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME171BF · Data under Open Government Licence