Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME17 1DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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

489

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ME17 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 52% 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 1DF is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Harrietsham in Lenham and Harrietsham. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00186676 (shared with 17 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 1DF. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

ME17 1DF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime6

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Harrietsham Social Club0.2 km
  • Percival's Rest0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare0.7 km
  • Taste Of Bengal0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.0 km
  • Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham0.4 km
  • Lenham2.4 km
  • Hollingbourne4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.1 km
  • West Street0.1 km
  • Chippendayle Drive0.1 km
  • The Roebuck0.2 km
  • The Roebuck0.2 km