Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME17 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME17 1BW.

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

523

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME17 1BW 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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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ME17 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Harrietsham in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For families considering a move, ME17 1BW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00123663 (shared with 22 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 1BW. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

ME17 1BW 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Percival's Rest0.7 km
  • Harrietsham Social Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Taste Of Bengal0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham0.8 km
  • Lenham1.9 km
  • Hollingbourne4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.0 km
  • Church Lane0.0 km
  • Chippendayle Drive0.3 km
  • Chippendayle Drive0.4 km