Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

STREET FIELD, ME17 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREET FIELD, ME17 1DS.

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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 1DS 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

ME17 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £405k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 34.6% year-on-year.

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

ME17 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Street Field, 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 1DS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 34.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DS 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 1DS. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 405,250

2 sales · Mean £ 405,250

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

ME17 1DS has low crime rates — 3 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
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Ulcombe Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham4.1 km
  • Lenham5.0 km
  • Headcorn5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Harrow0.1 km
  • The Harrow0.2 km
  • School0.4 km
  • School0.4 km