Postcode ME17 2BT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Upper Weald ward of Ashford in the South East region, and forms part of the Charing, Pluckley & Challock area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £57,644 per year. The nearest station is Charing (Kent) located about 2.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Charing, Pluckley & Challock has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Charing, Pluckley & Challock has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Charing, Pluckley & Challock is £57,644 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME17 2BT.
Charing, Pluckley & Challock near ME17 2BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Charing (Kent) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Upper Weald area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,125,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £288,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £540,000 |
| Detached | 8 | £767,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Upper Weald
Annual council tax rates for Ashford 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 2BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clair Bell
Upper Weald - Elected 4 May 2023
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: 01/06/2026.