Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

MERCER DRIVE, ME17 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCER DRIVE, ME17 1AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

188

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME17 1AY 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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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME17 1AY combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£492k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 46.7% year-on-year.

home £492,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME17 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Mercer Drive, 0.9km from Harrietsham in Lenham and Harrietsham. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME17 1AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k, up 46.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00186770 (shared with 8 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 1AY. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 465,000

10 sales · Mean £ 488,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ME17 1AY has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store0.9 km
  • BP Oil UK Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham1.0 km
  • Lenham1.7 km
  • Hollingbourne4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.3 km
  • Church Lane0.4 km