The ME17 1HJ postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME17 |
| Ward | Harrietsham and Lenham |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Maidstone |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Harrietsham and Lenham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 18321 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / None / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Harrietsham(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Chippendayle Drive(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Harrietsham(0.39 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.73 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME17 1JZ (0.63 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME171HJ is 488 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1539), Between 55 to 64 (1471), and Between 45 to 54 (1395).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 413 people, followed by African with a total of 24.
Regarding education, 132 adults have Does not apply, while 57 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (397), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (274), followed by Christian (186).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (84) followed by Intermediate occupations (53), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (51).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (561), and 298 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1762) and Africa (32).