Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

THE STREET, ME17 1DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1DR 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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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME17 1DR combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME17 1DR is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.1km 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 1DR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DR 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 1DR. 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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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

£ 440,000

9 sales · Mean £ 495,111

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

ME17 1DR 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
  • Lenham5.0 km
  • Headcorn5.3 km

Bus Stops

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