ME17 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Ashford Road, 0.6km from Harrietsham in Lenham and Harrietsham. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00123664 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFORD ROAD, ME17 1BX.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME17 1BX's 56% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1BX. 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
Terraced
£ 285,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,900
Flat
£ 172,625
4 sales · Mean £ 173,562
Semi-Detached
£ 284,250
2 sales · Mean £ 284,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME17 1BX 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- Percival's Rest0.7 km
- Harrietsham Social Club0.7 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
- Harrietsham0.8 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
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Postcode Profile: ME171BX · Data under Open Government Licence