How much do houses cost in ME17 1DN?

The average property price in ME17 1DN is currently around £700k.

What is the population of ME17 1DN?

The population for the ME17 1DN area is approximately 305 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ULCOMBE HILL, ME17 1DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

305

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Avg Age

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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

ME17 1DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £700k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £700k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME17 1DN is a mixed residential area on Ulcombe Hill, 0.5km from Ulcombe in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Headcorn ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME17, ME17 1DN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DN 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 1DN. 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

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

school Local Schools

Ulcombe Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils0.7 km

Kingswood Primary School

Good132 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harrietsham3.8 km
Lenham4.9 km
Hollingbourne5.5 km