Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

HARRISON DRIVE, ME17 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRISON DRIVE, ME17 1BZ.

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

188

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Avg Age

47

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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 1BZ 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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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME17 1BZ's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £582k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £582k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ME17 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Harrison Drive, 0.6km from Harrietsham in Lenham and Harrietsham. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME17, ME17 1BZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £582k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00186770 (shared with 8 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 1BZ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 595,000

5 sales · Mean £ 605,066

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

ME17 1BZ 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Harrietsham Social Club0.6 km
  • Percival's Rest0.6 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 Bengal0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham0.6 km
  • Lenham2.1 km
  • Hollingbourne4.5 km

Bus Stops

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