Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1BJ.

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

305

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME17 1BJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME17 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME17 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Ashford Road, 1.3km from Leadingcross Green in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For families considering a move, ME17 1BJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00123678 (shared with 31 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 1BJ. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

ME17 1BJ has low crime rates — 12 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 offences4
Shoplifting4
Burglary3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Lenham Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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The Lenham School

Good732 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BP Oil UK Limited0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lenham0.9 km
  • Harrietsham1.8 km
  • Hollingbourne5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dickley Wood0.3 km
  • Dickley Wood0.4 km