Postcode ME17 1ER is located in a rural village, within the Headcorn & Sutton Valence ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Headcorn & Sutton Valence area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £62,432 per year. The nearest station is Harrietsham located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £62,432 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME17 1ER.
Headcorn & Sutton Valence near ME17 1ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harrietsham located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Headcorn & Sutton Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,225,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £648,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £221,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £307,000 |
10 year median price trend in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME17 1ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Crispian Tinniswood Round
Headcorn & Sutton Valence - Elected 2 May 2024
Ziggy Trzebinski
Headcorn & Sutton Valence - Elected 2 May 2024
Katie Jane Lotte Lam
Weald of Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.