Area Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

ME6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME6 postcode area.

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Population

12,175

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 57,650 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
workEmployment
10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 39, ME6 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £311k. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

home £311,454 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME6 is a postcode district in Tonbridge and Malling, South East, covering 298 active and 208 retired postcodes.

The largest share of ME6 (22%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in ME6 are around £311k, down 1.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME6 at 326 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1299
Anti-social behaviour783
Shoplifting459
Criminal damage and arson434
Vehicle crime257

school Local Schools

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Snodland CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils
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Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Good219 pupils
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St Katherine's School & Nursery

Requires Improvement562 pupils
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The Holmesdale School

Requires Improvement

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Dirty At The Monks Head
  • Freemasons Arms
  • Ham Hill Working Mens Club
  • Snodland Working Mens Club
  • Townsend Hook Bowls Club
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • A 'n' D Bargain Food Store
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd
  • BP Holborough SF Connect
  • Tricky Trev's
  • Ham Hill Stores
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Agra Tandoori
  • Caterlink At Snodland Paper Mill
  • Clementines
  • Costa Coffee
  • Elior UK
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • A La Carte Spice
  • Andrews Fish Bar
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Dragon Boat
  • Favorite Chicken \& Ribs
  • + 5 more