Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

PILGRIMS WAY, ME17 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILGRIMS WAY, ME17 1BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 1BT 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME17 1BT's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £595k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 33.2% year-on-year.

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

ME17 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pilgrims Way in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME17 1BT is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k, up 33.2% year-on-year.

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

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 595,000

3 sales · Mean £ 555,833

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

ME17 1BT has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Lenham Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km
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The Lenham School

Good732 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BP Oil UK Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lenham1.7 km
  • Harrietsham1.7 km
  • Hollingbourne5.3 km