ME17 1DE is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Pollhill in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Headcorn ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00123695 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME17 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME17 1DE.
305
46
£ 51,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME17 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME17 1DE. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
school Local Schools
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrietsham1.4 km
- Lenham3.5 km
- Hollingbourne3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: ME171DE · Data under Open Government Licence