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ME17 3RA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Maidstone
About ME17 3RA: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME17 3RA is a postcode in Leeds & Langley, Maidstone, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME17 3RA, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME17 3RA are safety and health, 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 3RA is based on Maidstone 015 Census 2021. It covers 11,964 residents, 309 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 13% 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 4/10.
For property prices near ME17 3RA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £425k from 69 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME17 3RA can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME17 3RA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ME17 3RA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ME17 3RA
Is ME17 3RA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% 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 3RA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ME17 3RA?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ME17 3RA?
LocaleIQ matched ME17 3RA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME17 3RA?
The latest median sold price is £425k based on 69 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME17 3RA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.