Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ULCOMBE HILL, ME17 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULCOMBE HILL, ME17 1DJ.

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

305

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME17 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £999k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £999k 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 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Ulcombe Hill, 1.0km from Fairbourne Heath in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Headcorn ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME17 1DJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £999k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00123695 (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 1DJ. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 564,000

3 sales · Mean £ 685,650

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

ME17 1DJ has low crime rates — 16 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Kingswood Primary School

Good132 pupils0.9 km
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Ulcombe Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Kingswood Kebab And Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham3.0 km
  • Lenham4.4 km
  • Hollingbourne4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ulcombe Hill0.1 km
  • Ulcombe Hill0.1 km