Is ME9 0DP a safe place to live?

Yes, ME9 0DP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ME9 0DP?

The average property price in ME9 0DP is currently around £1.3M.

What is the population of ME9 0DP?

The population for the ME9 0DP area is approximately 119 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME9 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME9 0DP.

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Population

119

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME9 0DP 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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10/10

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9/10

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4/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME9 0DP combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£1.3M 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME9 0DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.2km from Payden Street in Maidstone. Administratively it sits within North Downs ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME9 0DP is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 £1.3M.

Census 2021 statistics for ME9 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00123808 (shared with 14 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 ME9 0DP. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.9%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%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

£ 1,325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,060,000

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

ME9 0DP has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lenham3.9 km
Harrietsham5.1 km
Charing6.9 km