Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

MARLEY ROAD, ME17 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

152

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Avg Age

49

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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 1BS 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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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME17 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £997k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

ME17 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marley Road, 1.3km from Harrietsham in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME17 1BS is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £997k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00186709 (shared with 10 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 1BS. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 695,000

4 sales · Mean £ 791,250

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

ME17 1BS has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Lenham Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km
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The Lenham School

Good732 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BP Oil UK Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham1.4 km
  • Lenham1.6 km
  • Hollingbourne5.2 km