Postcode ME17 3AU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Staplehurst located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.8% 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 of residents in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £51,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from ME17 3AU.
Headcorn & Sutton Valence near ME17 3AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Staplehurst located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 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 | 48 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
In the ME17 3AU postcode area, located within Headcorn & Sutton Valence, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.