Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

CHEGWORTH LANE, ME17 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEGWORTH LANE, ME17 1DB.

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

580

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ME17 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME17 1DB is a mixed residential area on Chegworth Lane, 0.3km from Chegworth in Lenham and Harrietsham. Administratively it sits within Harrietsham and Lenham ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For families considering a move, ME17 1DB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for ME17 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00123667 (shared with 22 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 1DB. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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school Local Schools

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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Parkwood Trout Farm0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrietsham1.6 km
  • Hollingbourne2.8 km
  • Lenham4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chegworth Lane0.2 km
  • Chegworth Lane0.2 km
  • Chegworth Manor Farm0.2 km
  • Chegworth Manor Farm0.2 km
  • Holm Mill Lane0.5 km