Postcode report
ME17 1XJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ME17 1XJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME17 1XJ is a postcode in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, Maidstone, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME17 1XJ, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME17 1XJ are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ME17 1XJ is based on Maidstone 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,164 residents, 176 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near ME17 1XJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £425k from 57 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME17 1XJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near ME17 1XJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about ME17 1XJ
Is ME17 1XJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ME17 1XJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ME17 1XJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ME17 1XJ?
LocaleIQ matched ME17 1XJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME17 1XJ?
The latest median sold price is £425k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME17 1XJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.