Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

THE STREET, ME17 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, ME17 1DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME17 1DP 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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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME17 1DP's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £688k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £688k 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 1DP is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.0km from Ulcombe in Ulcombe. Administratively it sits within Headcorn ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME17, ME17 1DP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 89% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £688k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00123694 (shared with 15 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 1DP. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 637,500

6 sales · Mean £ 620,000

Semi-Detached

£ 798,500

2 sales · Mean £ 798,500

Terraced

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

ME17 1DP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Ulcombe Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham4.2 km
  • Lenham5.1 km
  • Headcorn5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Harrow0.1 km
  • The Harrow0.1 km
  • School0.3 km
  • School0.3 km