Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

DICKLEY LANE, ME17 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DICKLEY LANE, ME17 1BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

152

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Avg Age

49

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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 1BP 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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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME17 1BP combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£792k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

ME17 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dickley Lane, 1.5km from Harrietsham in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME17 1BP is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £792k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00186709 (shared with 10 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 1BP. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 792,125

2 sales · Mean £ 792,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME17 1BP has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Burglary3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Lenham Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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The Lenham School

Good732 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BP Oil UK Limited0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lenham1.4 km
  • Harrietsham1.6 km
  • Hollingbourne5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dickley Wood0.3 km
  • Dickley Wood0.4 km