Ashford Road is in Harrietsham, Maidstone and in Maidstone district. ME17 1AJ is located in the Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashford Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME17 1GS, ME17 1GU, ME17 1GT, ME17 1AD, ME17 1GY, ME17 1GR, ME17 1GW, ME17 1HH, ME17 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME17 1AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 32.2% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 49.2% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 24.3% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 29.1% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 96.9% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 96.9% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashford Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Boxley Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashford Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs and the 238th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Meadow Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-08-22 | £636,402 |
| Bellevue Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-08-22 | £545,488 |
| Resparva Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-04-07 | £754,790 |
| School House Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-12-08 | £438,737 |
| 1 The Friars Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2018-02-19 | £530,886 |
ME17 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary School West Street , Harrietsham ME17 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platts Heath Primary School Headcorn Road , Platts Heath ME17 2NH | 2out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenham Primary School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Cayser Drive , Kingswood ME17 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingbourne Primary School Eyhorne Street , Hollingbourne ME17 1UA | 3out of 4 | 3,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lenham School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | 1out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Bengal | Ashford Road, Harrietsham | 328 yd | |
| Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare | Harrietsham Church Of England Prima, West Street | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrietsham Social Club | 34 West Street, Harrietsham | 348 yd | |
| Percival's Rest | The Roebuck Inn, West Street | 351 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.