Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

PILGRIMS WAY, ME17 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 1BU 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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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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME17 1BU combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£962k 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 1BU is a mixed residential area on Pilgrims Way, 1.1km from Harrietsham in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME17 1BU 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.

Property: Prices average £962k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1BU 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 1BU. 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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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

£ 940,000

3 sales · Mean £ 892,500

school Local Schools

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham0.9 km
  • Lenham2.6 km
  • Hollingbourne4.1 km